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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UX

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UX, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UX 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 9UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UX, encompassing approximately 3876 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 9UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primley Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Drayton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Primley Close with total crimes: 4

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2525.00%
Other theft33.87200.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.03-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Vehicle crime31.29-40.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.77-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson53.35150.00%
Vehicle crime51.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.22-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour44.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3235.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.9075.00%
Vehicle crime61.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Public order20.77100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6150.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-16.67%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0333.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.48-41.67%
Vehicle crime63.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5860.00%
Vehicle crime76.190.00%
Other theft31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5125.00%
Vehicle crime73.8740.00%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.250.00%
Vehicle crime73.870.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 202416
April 202419
March 202414
February 202414
January 202424
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Primley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1