MALKIT CLOSE, WS2 0LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LY

MALKIT CLOSE, WS2 0LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LY 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 0LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LY, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lilac Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Pineneedle Croft with total crimes: 2

MALKIT CLOSE, WS2 0LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-71.43%
Public order21.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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 offences149.07-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.52-42.86%
Public order21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.28-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson24.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.250.00%
Other theft45.1333.33%
Burglary41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-50.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.46-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson45.130.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.8618.75%
Criminal damage and arson47.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2245.45%
Criminal damage and arson56.3125.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 offences119.86-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Other crime31.5850.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.98109.09%
Vehicle crime59.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In September 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 offences117.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202414
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 202413
January 202419
December 202316
November 202311
October 202323
September 202311

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Malkit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pineneedle Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wayside Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jane Lane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quilter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Attlee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1