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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0JW

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0JW, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0JW 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 0JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0JW, encompassing approximately 2251 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS2 0JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

WILKES AVENUE, WS2 0JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.55-7.69%
Vehicle crime55.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-33.33%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.99550.00%
Vehicle crime75.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1120.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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 crime79.33-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.11-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.2233.33%
Drugs21.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-71.43%
Other theft10.890.00%

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 arson1115.1010.00%
Vehicle crime94.88-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences74.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-57.14%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Burglary10.89-75.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 crime1422.2055.56%
Criminal damage and arson106.22233.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.55600.00%
Burglary43.110.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.00-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.5550.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%

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 offences1111.5510.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.88300.00%
Vehicle crime31.78-25.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8825.00%
Vehicle crime44.44-73.33%
Public order21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1516.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Shoplifting31.78200.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

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 crime1513.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.66233.33%
Public order24.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.100.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 20242
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 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

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carriers Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1