BERKLEY CLOSE, WS2 0LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LG

BERKLEY CLOSE, WS2 0LG, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LG 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 0LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LG, encompassing approximately 3351 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Margaret Road with total crimes: 3
  • Appleyard Close with total crimes: 3
  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2

BERKLEY CLOSE, WS2 0LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5571.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.5875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.37-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9346.15%
Anti-social behaviour65.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79150.00%
Shoplifting41.49300.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8644.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7612.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.65-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour62.39500.00%
Burglary51.79400.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4621.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.27-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.85-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson44.77-42.86%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3413.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.070.00%
Burglary32.09200.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.550.00%
Vehicle crime74.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202419
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 202417
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 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
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 0LG postcode area is presented below.

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