KENT CLOSE, WS2 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7AJ

KENT CLOSE, WS2 7AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7AJ, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7AJ area, explore the WS2 7AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS2 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

KENT CLOSE, WS2 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.6912.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.6012.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.89-20.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Other theft10.76-83.33%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.6256.25%
Anti-social behaviour89.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.03-11.11%
Other theft63.03500.00%
Other crime52.2725.00%
Vehicle crime51.89150.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson96.0680.00%
Other crime43.4133.33%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.3521.74%
Vehicle crime610.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Possession of weapons51.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89100.00%
Other crime31.51-25.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.18-4.17%
Vehicle crime78.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65150.00%
Other crime41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.049.09%
Vehicle crime59.09-37.50%
Robbery31.890.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.56-4.35%
Vehicle crime88.3360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2316.664.55%
Vehicle crime58.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Public order31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-71.43%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.33-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.6520.00%
Possession of weapons32.27200.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Other crime21.14-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2225.00214.29%
Violence and sexual offences228.33-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour58.3366.67%
Other crime41.89300.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-50.00%
Burglary31.14-50.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.770.00%
Vehicle crime62.650.00%
Burglary62.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 202322
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202425
June 202416
May 202428
April 202423
March 202424
February 202422
January 202423
December 202322
November 202322
October 202339

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1