WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HH

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0HH, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HH 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 0HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0HH, encompassing approximately 2563 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WS2 0HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 6
  • Appleyard Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.90-35.71%
Vehicle crime83.5160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime55.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-50.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Shoplifting21.17-66.67%
Burglary10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.73433.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.2460.00%
Vehicle crime73.120.00%
Shoplifting62.73500.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.36-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.73-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-57.14%
Drugs21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1114.4310.00%
Vehicle crime94.29-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences73.51-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.73-55.56%
Public order21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1421.0755.56%
Criminal damage and arson105.46233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.90-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.51800.00%
Burglary43.510.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences109.75-9.09%
Vehicle crime93.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5150.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.29100.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.36-15.38%
Vehicle crime44.29-73.33%
Public order31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-88.89%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1518.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.8530.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.51400.00%
Shoplifting31.95200.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1512.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.850.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Appleyard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Portal Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Monarch Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pendlebury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cairn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ridgeway Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wavell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lane Arms Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mountbatten Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carriers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1