WS2 0DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0DY

WS2 0DY, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0DY 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 0DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0DY, encompassing approximately 2788 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 0DY 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

WS2 0DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1411.47-12.50%
Vehicle crime65.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-50.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Shoplifting21.08-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.29300.00%
Vehicle crime95.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.2333.33%
Shoplifting62.87500.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.61-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.51-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.15-66.67%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1416.4916.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.029.09%
Vehicle crime94.30-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-55.56%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1421.1655.56%
Criminal damage and arson125.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.94350.00%
Burglary43.230.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences1311.12-7.14%
Vehicle crime94.6680.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.550.00%
Vehicle crime55.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.40-12.50%
Vehicle crime45.02-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-57.14%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-90.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.2945.45%
Vehicle crime155.74-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson105.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.59600.00%
Public order12.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1713.98240.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.100.00%
Public order33.94-50.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.940.00%
Public order62.870.00%
Vehicle crime52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
September 20238

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202416
May 20244
April 202412
March 202411
February 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 202315
October 202317
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
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 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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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 0DY 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. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 6. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carriers Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1