WS4 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2BZ

WS4 2BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS4 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS4 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2BZ, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS4 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arboretum Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hawley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Street with total crimes: 3

WS4 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1112.80-15.38%
Public order73.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4950.00%
Burglary32.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

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 offences1312.4444.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.62400.00%
Public order41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime41.42-33.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.24-47.06%
Vehicle crime63.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3170.00%
Other theft36.040.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences109.24-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.56100.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-25.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2485.71%
Burglary44.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.98-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-71.43%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2450.00%
Vehicle crime74.27250.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5860.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-50.00%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.937.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.13200.00%
Vehicle crime52.13-37.50%
Public order51.78400.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.58-33.33%
Burglary84.98300.00%
Vehicle crime82.84700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.730.00%
Burglary27.470.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 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 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 202417
March 202410
February 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 202324
September 202315
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arboretum Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hawley Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cecil Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Worfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leigh Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Cutting
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Teddesley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Calderfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Borneo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Butts
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Butts Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Upper Forster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A461
    Total1
    Public order1