PRIMLEY AVENUE, WS2 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UL

PRIMLEY AVENUE, WS2 9UL, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UL, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 11
  • Flaxhall Street with total crimes: 4
  • Southbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4

PRIMLEY AVENUE, WS2 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.59-8.33%
Vehicle crime96.4480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-40.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.22-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Public order41.17100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7638.89%
Criminal damage and arson67.32200.00%
Vehicle crime51.76-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.46150.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.250.00%
Vehicle crime75.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-50.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.42-41.94%
Vehicle crime75.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.4734.78%
Vehicle crime79.08-30.00%
Public order42.05100.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.64-8.00%
Vehicle crime106.73233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9547.06%
Criminal damage and arson37.32-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.47-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson84.9860.00%
Vehicle crime52.34-44.44%
Robbery51.460.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4771.43%
Vehicle crime97.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.46100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.590.00%
Vehicle crime94.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202424
May 202425
April 202418
March 202418
February 202431
January 202423
December 202325
November 202317
October 202324
September 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Alumwell Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Flaxhall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Southbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ely Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Darlaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Scarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Reservoir Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. St Johns Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scarborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reservoir Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Exeter Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Primley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1