BUTTS STREET, WS4 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BJ

BUTTS STREET, WS4 2BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 117 crimes and a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2BJ area, explore the WS4 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 10
  • Arboretum Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lower North Street with total crimes: 3

BUTTS STREET, WS4 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1018.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.81-71.43%
Robbery10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.71-38.89%
Public order74.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.02-40.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Burglary20.81100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.1580.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.42200.00%
Vehicle crime52.42-16.67%
Public order42.0233.33%
Other theft21.610.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Public order32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.31100.00%
Other theft38.070.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.03100.00%
Public order42.420.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4937.50%
Vehicle crime64.44500.00%
Burglary42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.089.09%
Vehicle crime54.84400.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.29-50.00%
Other theft44.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Burglary11.61-50.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.870.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 202418
May 202410
April 202420
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawley Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Arboretum Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lower North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hatherton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Teddesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1