WS2 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0DA

WS2 0DA, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0DA, encompassing approximately 1637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0DA area, explore the WS2 0DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 0DA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Portal Road with total crimes: 3

WS2 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime815.8860.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.88-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.66-25.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.26300.00%
Vehicle crime54.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.05100.00%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Shoplifting11.83-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime611.60-14.29%
Public order33.66200.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime714.65-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour74.27250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.27-50.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-33.33%
Drugs11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1317.71-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson87.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-50.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1828.7028.57%
Violence and sexual offences910.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.88300.00%
Burglary32.44200.00%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Public order21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1417.71366.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.55-25.00%
Other theft33.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-33.33%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.26100.00%
Vehicle crime34.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.16-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1620.156.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Shoplifting31.83200.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1514.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.440.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 202418
February 202414
January 20243
December 20235
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Portal Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pendlebury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bentley Mill Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ridgeway Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lane Arms Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mountbatten Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carriers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1