BASALT CLOSE, WS2 8XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8XB

BASALT CLOSE, WS2 8XB, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8XB 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 8XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8XB, encompassing approximately 2178 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8XB area, explore the WS2 8XB 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)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2

BASALT CLOSE, WS2 8XB 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.88400.00%
Shoplifting42.2933.33%
Burglary21.840.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.97100.00%
Shoplifting32.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.13-40.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-90.91%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.64-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences55.05150.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.1077.78%
Violence and sexual offences27.34-50.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.13300.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 weapons21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.84-25.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.2933.33%
Drugs11.840.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.05-25.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-50.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 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 offences65.970.00%
Vehicle crime42.750.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 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 20242
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

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
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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
March 20241
November 20231

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
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1