THE BUTTS, WS4 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BP

THE BUTTS, WS4 2BP, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BP, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2BP area, explore the WS4 2BP 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS4 2BP 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

THE BUTTS, WS4 2BP 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 offences1613.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.0140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 offences1213.53-33.33%
Public order74.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-16.67%
Burglary31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Other crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%

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 offences1817.2880.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Vehicle crime52.25-28.57%
Public order41.8833.33%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Drugs11.13-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 offences1012.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime73.760.00%
Public order32.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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 offences2012.4081.82%
Other theft37.510.00%
Robbery31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

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 offences1112.02-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.13100.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-50.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences1310.5262.50%
Vehicle crime64.88100.00%
Burglary42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%

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 offences87.14-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour33.0150.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-57.14%
Other theft21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5218.18%
Vehicle crime74.88250.00%
Burglary22.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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 offences1110.90-54.17%
Other theft44.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences2415.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 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 202420
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
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 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 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 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
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 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 2BP 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. Hatherton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Teddesley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1