POPLAR AVENUE, WS2 0EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0EP

POPLAR AVENUE, WS2 0EP, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0EP, encompassing approximately 2760 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ewart Road with total crimes: 2

POPLAR AVENUE, WS2 0EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6966.67%
Public order43.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4053.85%
Anti-social behaviour77.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.237.14%
Burglary55.4325.00%
Other theft41.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.14-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson45.07-20.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7821.43%
Criminal damage and arson56.16-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 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 offences1411.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.07166.67%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.32-48.15%
Burglary65.070.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.660.00%
Vehicle crime79.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 202420
April 202413
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
November 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alvington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Calstock Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pattenham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Furzebank Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pineneedle Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Heather Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wayside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Roebuck Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1