WS2 0EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0EA

WS2 0EA, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.75 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0EA 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 0EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0EA, encompassing approximately 955 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 0EA 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

WS2 0EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.23300.00%
Vehicle crime34.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14200.00%
Robbery13.140.00%

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 crime411.52100.00%
Other crime24.190.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.23-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.09-80.00%

In April 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 crime725.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.230.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Public order12.090.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime721.9840.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.28100.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.940.00%
Vehicle crime57.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.230.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.80250.00%
Vehicle crime47.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.190.00%
Public order22.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-50.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Public order11.050.00%

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 crime1028.2611.11%
Anti-social behaviour510.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Shoplifting33.140.00%
Burglary13.140.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime915.7080.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.420.00%
Public order13.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime517.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.140.00%
Other theft33.140.00%
Possession of weapons13.140.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 0EA 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. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Millers Close
    Total1
    Robbery1