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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8SS

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SS, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8SS, encompassing approximately 4071 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WS2 8SS 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

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.9014.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.9720.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Public order40.9833.33%
Drugs20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.11-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.44133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.72150.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.615.88%
Other theft34.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0554.55%
Criminal damage and arson64.1820.00%
Other theft51.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Public order40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.61-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.7066.67%
Vehicle crime41.2333.33%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.11-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.12-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.42300.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.95200.00%
Vehicle crime51.4766.67%
Burglary41.230.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.39-21.05%
Vehicle crime33.68200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.670.00%
Other theft32.460.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202414
May 202418
April 202417
March 202411
February 202416
January 202417
December 202318
November 202312
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8SS 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. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1