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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UX

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UX, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UX 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS2 9UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Southbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road Precinct with total crimes: 3

BLAY AVENUE, WS2 9UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences158.2550.00%
Vehicle crime73.87-22.22%
Burglary31.810.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.510.00%
Vehicle crime92.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 202416
April 202419
March 202414
February 202414
January 202424
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 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
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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