BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8SN

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SN, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8SN 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 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8SN, encompassing approximately 2799 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4
  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rowland Gardens with total crimes: 2

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.210.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.43-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.930.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8644.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.64-25.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-20.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-25.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.500.00%
Vehicle crime43.570.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20234

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

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

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1