COTTLE CLOSE, WS2 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LJ

COTTLE CLOSE, WS2 0LJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LJ, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cairn Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

COTTLE CLOSE, WS2 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences64.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.7161.54%
Anti-social behaviour66.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences136.9330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9342.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.02600.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.04-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.93-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson44.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences179.82-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson44.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.97111.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.64-47.06%
Vehicle crime62.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73200.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences177.5170.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-80.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.24-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Shoplifting30.87-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.240.00%
Shoplifting54.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202421
May 202413
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 202415
December 202317
November 202319
October 20239
September 202317
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Malkit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jane Lane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quilter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1