WAVELL ROAD, WS2 0EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0EF

WAVELL ROAD, WS2 0EF, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0EF 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 0EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0EF, encompassing approximately 3592 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS2 0EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

WAVELL ROAD, WS2 0EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.96-31.58%
Vehicle crime43.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-62.50%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.59171.43%
Criminal damage and arson85.2960.00%
Vehicle crime72.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.95250.00%
Shoplifting41.95300.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.95-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2518.18%
Criminal damage and arson113.62-8.33%
Vehicle crime63.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-44.44%
Public order21.390.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1213.92140.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.34-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.06200.00%
Vehicle crime72.5116.67%
Burglary51.950.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In February 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 offences128.919.09%
Vehicle crime63.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6766.67%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.35-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.06100.00%
Vehicle crime61.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.350.00%
Public order34.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-62.50%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-90.91%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.181000.00%
Vehicle crime93.06-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.51300.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1310.58333.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.62-14.29%
Burglary43.340.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences149.7455.56%
Criminal damage and arson83.9060.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.46-10.00%
Vehicle crime92.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.51-37.50%
Public order41.39300.00%
Shoplifting31.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.580.00%
Vehicle crime92.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.510.00%
Shoplifting52.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 202311
October 20231
September 20238
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202419
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312
September 202314
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 20233
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
December 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Slim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1