KENT ROAD, WS2 0JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0JQ

KENT ROAD, WS2 0JQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0JQ 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 0JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0JQ, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 0JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appleyard Close with total crimes: 3
  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2
  • Monarch Grove with total crimes: 2

KENT ROAD, WS2 0JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.33-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1915.5290.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1766.67%
Public order41.800.00%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.94600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.97-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.66-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson33.97-62.50%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.500.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.580.00%
Vehicle crime53.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 202419
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 202311
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Appleyard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Monarch Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Everest Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edinburgh Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cairn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1