BENTLEY DRIVE, WS2 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8RX

BENTLEY DRIVE, WS2 8RX, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8RX, encompassing approximately 4329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8RX area, explore the WS2 8RX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8RX area, visit the WS2 8RX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4
  • Drayton Street with total crimes: 4

BENTLEY DRIVE, WS2 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.93-9.52%
Burglary54.39400.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-62.50%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.4723.53%
Criminal damage and arson84.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.850.00%
Public order41.6233.33%
Drugs30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.01-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour73.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.0823.53%
Anti-social behaviour44.85-20.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.46-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3954.55%
Other crime63.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-16.67%
Other theft41.150.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 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 offences116.93-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.54200.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3937.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.08-60.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.93900.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.31-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.3125.00%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.160.00%
Vehicle crime44.160.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202421
June 202417
May 202421
April 202417
March 202411
February 202416
January 202422
December 202316
November 202310
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1