POPLAR CLOSE, WS2 0HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HE

POPLAR CLOSE, WS2 0HE, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HE 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 0HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0HE, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0HE 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 CLOSE, WS2 0HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.66120.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.22100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.96-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.0328.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.5023.08%
Other theft46.1333.33%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson44.98-33.33%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.735.88%
Criminal damage and arson66.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8021.43%
Criminal damage and arson86.52166.67%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 offences1411.50-44.00%
Burglary65.370.00%
Other theft42.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.330.00%
Vehicle crime59.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 202413
January 202418
December 202317
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
November 20236

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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 0HE 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. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furzebank Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pineneedle Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Heather Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wayside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roebuck Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1