BUTTS ROAD, WS4 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BL

BUTTS ROAD, WS4 2BL, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BL, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2BL 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
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 5

BUTTS ROAD, WS4 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.9140.00%
Other crime22.590.00%
Public order20.74-71.43%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.93-33.33%
Public order74.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5925.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%

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 offences1816.2580.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.65200.00%
Vehicle crime52.22-28.57%
Public order41.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48100.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.71-44.44%
Vehicle crime73.690.00%
Other theft22.59-33.33%
Public order20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4563.64%
Other theft36.650.00%
Robbery31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.82-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.06100.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-50.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3462.50%
Vehicle crime64.80100.00%
Burglary42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%

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 offences87.02-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-50.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6030.00%
Vehicle crime64.80200.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.60-58.33%
Other theft43.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410
April 202418
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202324

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS4 2BL 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. Lichfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lower North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Teddesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1