BRINDLEY CLOSE, WS2 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7LG

BRINDLEY CLOSE, WS2 7LG, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7LG, encompassing approximately 2919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 7LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Fleming Place with total crimes: 5
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4

BRINDLEY CLOSE, WS2 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.655.88%
Anti-social behaviour46.1733.33%
Public order31.3750.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9341.67%
Other crime45.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-50.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2850.00%
Possession of weapons44.11300.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.17-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.7450.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences117.88-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.11200.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.220.00%
Burglary41.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-71.43%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2577.78%
Criminal damage and arson75.48250.00%
Drugs12.400.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.220.00%
Vehicle crime53.080.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202418
April 202412
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202324
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Fleming Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1