BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0DB

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0DB, encompassing approximately 2217 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0DB area, explore the WS2 0DB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 0DB area, visit the WS2 0DB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 0DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7333.33%
Vehicle crime65.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0625.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-66.67%
Robbery11.350.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1016.24-9.09%
Vehicle crime104.51-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences94.51-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.06-50.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1321.2044.44%
Violence and sexual offences115.86-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson114.96450.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.96100.00%
Burglary31.800.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.98-7.14%
Vehicle crime95.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.2427.27%
Vehicle crime66.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9237.50%
Vehicle crime54.96-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-66.67%
Public order20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1618.946.67%
Violence and sexual offences87.22-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.160.00%
Shoplifting32.710.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1513.98150.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.760.00%
Public order24.06-66.67%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.330.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.710.00%
Public order62.710.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202316
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 202411
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
November 20237
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1