WESTVILLE ROAD, WS2 8UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8UB

WESTVILLE ROAD, WS2 8UB, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8UB, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorside Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parkview Crescent with total crimes: 2

WESTVILLE ROAD, WS2 8UB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences64.51-14.29%
Public order22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences74.51250.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90100.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.700.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-50.00%

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 offences21.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.80-25.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.210.00%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 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 July 2024

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

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