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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0DF

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0DF, encompassing approximately 1314 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 0DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WS2 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.45400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.80150.00%
Vehicle crime33.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28200.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Robbery11.520.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.6533.33%
Other crime23.040.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-85.71%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.17250.00%
Vehicle crime35.33-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-60.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1022.82-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson87.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.80100.00%
Other theft21.52-33.33%
Public order11.52-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1323.588.33%
Violence and sexual offences79.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.33100.00%
Other theft33.0450.00%
Public order22.280.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1222.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.330.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.21300.00%
Vehicle crime46.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-50.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1022.06-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0433.33%
Shoplifting33.04200.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.45120.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.370.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.76-75.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.69-44.44%
Other theft43.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime916.7412.50%
Violence and sexual offences66.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5650.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime812.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 202413
February 202412
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311
September 20235
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
July 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carriers Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bentley Mill Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Millers Close
    Total1
    Robbery1