OAK AVENUE, WS2 0HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HY

OAK AVENUE, WS2 0HY, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HY 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 0HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0HY, encompassing approximately 4171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS2 0HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slim Road with total crimes: 10
  • Margaret Road with total crimes: 3
  • Appleyard Close with total crimes: 3

OAK AVENUE, WS2 0HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.07180.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.12500.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.23-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour53.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.58107.69%
Anti-social behaviour106.4711.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.4050.00%
Public order62.16500.00%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.15-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Burglary20.72-66.67%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.31-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour83.36700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9275.00%
Burglary61.68500.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08-20.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 offences177.19-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2033.33%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.32-60.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-25.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.035.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.03900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.400.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.595.26%
Vehicle crime64.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4433.33%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.560.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202413
June 202427
May 202413
April 202414
March 202414
February 202417
January 202417
December 202318
November 202321
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slim Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Margaret Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Appleyard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Portal Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Everest Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edinburgh Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rowlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cairn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Wavell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1