ASHDOWN GROVE, WS2 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8BG

ASHDOWN GROVE, WS2 8BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8BG, encompassing approximately 4201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8BG area, explore the WS2 8BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mary Street with total crimes: 8
  • Penkridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • B4210 with total crimes: 5

ASHDOWN GROVE, WS2 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.3870.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.05-56.25%
Burglary43.330.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Other crime20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.8552.38%
Anti-social behaviour107.6266.67%
Public order52.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-42.86%
Shoplifting40.95300.00%
Burglary40.95100.00%
Drugs40.95300.00%
Other crime40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9510.53%
Criminal damage and arson75.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.6720.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3335.71%
Public order64.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4325.00%
Other theft51.19400.00%
Possession of weapons41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-57.14%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.04-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson73.33600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Possession of weapons40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.6627.78%
Public order45.47-33.33%
Other crime40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.52-33.33%
Public order64.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.66-15.62%
Burglary56.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-33.33%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.71-25.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.7677.78%
Vehicle crime67.62200.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.95-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson94.28125.00%
Burglary52.1425.00%
Other theft51.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.19100.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences199.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.520.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202432
June 202421
May 202419
April 202414
March 202423
February 202418
January 202427
December 202332
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stockton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Leckie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1