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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0JL

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0JL, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0JL, encompassing approximately 2528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS2 0JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Cairn Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.00100.00%
Public order65.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3766.67%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Shoplifting41.58300.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.70-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.5620.00%
Vehicle crime42.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-70.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.03900.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime63.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.37400.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.54-30.77%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8944.44%
Burglary45.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30-43.75%
Public order33.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-88.89%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.2145.45%
Criminal damage and arson96.330.00%
Vehicle crime63.56-25.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-8.33%
Vehicle crime84.35300.00%
Public order23.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.750.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
September 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Quilter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kent Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1