BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UE

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UE, Walsall has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UE 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 9UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UE, encompassing approximately 4340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9UE area, explore the WS2 9UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS2 9UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.2032.14%
Vehicle crime58.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-66.67%
Public order40.9233.33%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-71.43%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.13-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7616.67%
Vehicle crime41.61-33.33%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Public order30.92-62.50%
Theft from the person30.6950.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.06100.00%
Public order82.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-40.00%
Other theft61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime61.38100.00%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-37.50%
Other theft51.1566.67%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-66.67%
Other crime30.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.7428.00%
Vehicle crime97.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0733.33%
Public order41.84-20.00%
Other theft30.92-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-72.73%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.74-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour115.7657.14%
Other theft82.53300.00%
Vehicle crime61.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3850.00%
Public order51.38-28.57%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.67-18.18%
Vehicle crime98.2912.50%
Public order72.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.6140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.3618.92%
Vehicle crime810.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.8425.00%
Other theft51.1566.67%
Public order31.1550.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.9719.35%
Vehicle crime98.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-55.56%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.9710.71%
Anti-social behaviour97.1480.00%
Vehicle crime82.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-25.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.670.00%
Vehicle crime96.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.070.00%
Other theft51.150.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202428
June 202448
May 202432
April 202432
March 202425
February 202436
January 202444
December 202337
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9UE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 3. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Primley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1