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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TS

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8TS, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TS 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 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TS, encompassing approximately 2305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8TS area, explore the WS2 8TS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8TS area, visit the WS2 8TS 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friezeland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Moorside Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2

BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8TS 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 offences56.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-25.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07100.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Public order10.870.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
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 theft34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.17-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.07-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.17-25.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.680.00%
Vehicle crime43.90300.00%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.9050.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.940.00%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
July 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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