AMBERWOOD CLOSE, WS2 0NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0NA

AMBERWOOD CLOSE, WS2 0NA, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0NA 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 0NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0NA, encompassing approximately 1353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0NA area, explore the WS2 0NA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 0NA area, visit the WS2 0NA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS2 0NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Slater Street with total crimes: 6
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 3

AMBERWOOD CLOSE, WS2 0NA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.87166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.9166.67%
Vehicle crime23.70-33.33%
Public order11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.487.14%
Criminal damage and arson311.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime32.2250.00%
Theft from the person12.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.9127.27%
Criminal damage and arson510.35400.00%
Public order33.70200.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.210.00%
Vehicle crime58.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.700.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.26-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour38.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.35200.00%
Burglary54.43400.00%
Vehicle crime33.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-50.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 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 offences1419.957.69%
Anti-social behaviour410.3533.33%
Vehicle crime42.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-33.33%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.69-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson39.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22200.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-60.00%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 offences1623.656.67%
Criminal damage and arson511.82150.00%
Vehicle crime53.700.00%
Public order23.700.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.7425.00%
Burglary211.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.600.00%
Vehicle crime78.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.170.00%
Drugs42.960.00%
Burglary32.960.00%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 202411
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
October 20237

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farmbridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slater Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kemble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Redsand Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lincoln Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Granbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lydney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alvington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Edgeworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Benton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ensbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1