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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0EW

POPLAR AVENUE, WS2 0EW, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0EW 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 0EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0EW, encompassing approximately 2474 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pattenham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lilac Grove with total crimes: 2

POPLAR AVENUE, WS2 0EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.70-52.63%
Other theft33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.1458.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.46-16.67%
Burglary52.0225.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.1445.45%
Criminal damage and arson66.4650.00%
Burglary42.420.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.89-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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 offences1412.9355.56%
Criminal damage and arson85.66700.00%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10-60.87%
Burglary63.640.00%
Other crime22.420.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.97155.56%
Vehicle crime79.29250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1310.9144.44%
Anti-social behaviour65.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.460.00%
Other crime23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202419
April 202412
March 202416
February 202416
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 202323
September 20239
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
November 20236
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Malkit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pattenham Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pineneedle Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wayside Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Attlee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Faversham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillcrest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Darvel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1