BEACON VIEW, WS2 0DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0DX

BEACON VIEW, WS2 0DX, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0DX 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 0DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0DX, encompassing approximately 3018 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS2 0DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Slim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3

BEACON VIEW, WS2 0DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime65.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-37.50%
Shoplifting21.66-50.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-85.71%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.88200.00%
Vehicle crime95.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.65250.00%
Shoplifting42.32300.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-61.54%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2418.18%
Criminal damage and arson134.310.00%
Vehicle crime104.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1318.55550.00%
Vehicle crime124.3120.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.98-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.64350.00%
Burglary52.980.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.930.00%
Vehicle crime104.3166.67%
Other theft43.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.60-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.31100.00%
Vehicle crime61.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.94-5.88%
Vehicle crime45.30-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-62.50%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.8970.00%
Vehicle crime155.63-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson114.971000.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.64700.00%
Public order12.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.92220.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.30-28.57%
Burglary43.310.00%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.640.00%
Public order62.650.00%
Vehicle crime51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202413
March 202413
February 20242
January 20243
November 202311
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 20246
April 202413
March 202411
February 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202315
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Slim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 7. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1