BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TF

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8TF, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TF 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 8TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TF, encompassing approximately 2355 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 8TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Primley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Friezeland Road with total crimes: 2

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 8TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-33.33%
Public order22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64-10.00%
Vehicle crime33.8250.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.550.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Burglary31.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34-9.09%
Burglary44.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences118.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkview Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Basalt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1