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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UN

PRIMLEY AVENUE, WS2 9UN, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UN 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 9UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UN, encompassing approximately 4021 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Primley Avenue with total crimes: 7

PRIMLEY AVENUE, WS2 9UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.4347.83%
Public order48.45100.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.43-14.81%
Vehicle crime95.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-20.00%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-90.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.16-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson106.7142.86%
Vehicle crime62.4920.00%
Other theft51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.1755.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.71133.33%
Vehicle crime51.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.2466.67%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.69-4.76%
Vehicle crime74.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime85.22-11.11%
Other theft51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.1829.63%
Vehicle crime98.70-18.18%
Public order52.2466.67%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.17-6.90%
Vehicle crime116.71266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.74200.00%
Other theft51.49150.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1911.54%
Criminal damage and arson37.21-72.73%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.4783.33%
Vehicle crime62.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.49150.00%
Robbery51.24150.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Possession of weapons20.99-50.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.170.00%
Vehicle crime96.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Possession of weapons41.490.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202423
June 202427
May 202431
April 202420
March 202421
February 202435
January 202427
December 202329
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Primley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1