BENTLEY LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK, WS2 8TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TL

BENTLEY LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK, WS2 8TL, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TL 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 8TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TL, encompassing approximately 2324 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Reedswood Park Road with total crimes: 2

BENTLEY LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK, WS2 8TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.59400.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.17-33.33%
Shoplifting62.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7428.57%
Shoplifting43.870.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5975.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 theft35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.31-46.15%
Burglary23.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.6062.50%
Violence and sexual offences35.590.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.17166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.44-40.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.47-50.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Shoplifting31.29-50.00%
Public order11.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.340.00%
Shoplifting64.300.00%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 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 8TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Reedswood Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1