STAR CLOSE, WS2 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LU

STAR CLOSE, WS2 0LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LU 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 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LU, encompassing approximately 2298 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 0LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2

STAR CLOSE, WS2 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.310.00%
Shoplifting44.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In July 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 offences1110.01-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Shoplifting31.74200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.090.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-90.91%
Robbery10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.36-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences104.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.4977.78%
Violence and sexual offences66.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.74-80.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

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 offences159.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5333.33%
Burglary11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.579.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1483.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.790.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1