KENT AVENUE, WS2 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8SD

KENT AVENUE, WS2 8SD, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.29 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8SD, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS2 8SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Reedswood Gardens with total crimes: 5

KENT AVENUE, WS2 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5025.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Drugs21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-40.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 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 offences169.78128.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.010.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-20.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.27-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.76150.00%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.27-15.38%
Burglary32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
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 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5218.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-66.67%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.77-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.76500.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.02-23.53%
Vehicle crime33.2650.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.28240.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.26350.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-68.75%
Robbery41.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences169.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 20247
February 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313
September 202317
August 20235
July 202316

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20239
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Miner Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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