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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UE

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UE, Walsall has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UE 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WS2 9UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 11
  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 5

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2815.6716.67%
Vehicle crime96.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Other theft51.15-44.44%
Burglary51.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.92100.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime105.5325.00%
Other theft92.30800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07-50.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Public order30.69-50.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.36-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson126.9150.00%
Vehicle crime82.7614.29%
Public order61.84-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-55.56%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.580.00%
Public order147.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.840.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202448
May 202432
April 202432
March 202425
February 202436
January 202444
December 202337
November 202331
October 202328
September 202324
August 202330
July 202334

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
August 20232

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Alumwell Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Madison Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Southbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Exeter Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Primley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1