BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8DL

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8DL, encompassing approximately 2104 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-62.50%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.65-11.11%
Vehicle crime23.80-33.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.650.00%
Vehicle crime34.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.51350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.280.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.80-33.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.38-25.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.2833.33%
Vehicle crime21.90-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.560.00%
Burglary44.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231

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
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1