WESTERN CLOSE, WS2 0NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0NL

WESTERN CLOSE, WS2 0NL, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.43 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0NL 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 0NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0NL, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTERN CLOSE, WS2 0NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1117.43450.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.980.00%
Public order23.490.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.49-66.67%
Drugs21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.93-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson65.48100.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-66.67%
Robbery21.00-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.42-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour67.97100.00%
Vehicle crime52.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-25.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Robbery31.490.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.93-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson48.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.9172.73%
Burglary89.46700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.98150.00%
Vehicle crime52.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49-25.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 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 offences1110.96-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.980.00%
Public order32.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.95-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.9866.67%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4530.00%
Burglary36.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.440.00%
Vehicle crime74.980.00%
Burglary33.490.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 202416
April 202418
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Farmbridge Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Clarkes Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Farmbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ensbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1