BENTLEY NEW DRIVE, WS2 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8SB

BENTLEY NEW DRIVE, WS2 8SB, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8SB, encompassing approximately 3983 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Reedswood Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 3

BENTLEY NEW DRIVE, WS2 8SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7923.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.0220.00%
Public order41.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.28-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.78-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.770.00%
Other crime51.260.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51400.00%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.27-16.67%
Burglary22.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.279.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.5322.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-71.43%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.53-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.26600.00%
Vehicle crime51.7666.67%
Burglary31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.78-17.65%
Vehicle crime33.5150.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.270.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
September 20232

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1