BUCHANAN AVENUE, WS4 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2ER

BUCHANAN AVENUE, WS4 2ER, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2ER 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 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2ER, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS4 2ER area, explore the WS4 2ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS4 2ER area, visit the WS4 2ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS4 2ER 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
  • Worfield Close with total crimes: 2

BUCHANAN AVENUE, WS4 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9625.00%
Public order32.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.83-16.67%
Public order44.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9733.33%
Vehicle crime21.97-60.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1213.31-7.69%
Vehicle crime55.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Other theft21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.32116.67%
Other theft36.410.00%
Robbery31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8760.00%
Burglary43.94300.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.91-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8612.50%
Vehicle crime44.44300.00%
Burglary31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Robbery10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 offences88.38-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour33.9450.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.2872.73%
Criminal damage and arson59.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-60.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.31-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Vehicle crime42.46-33.33%
Other theft31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime65.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96100.00%
Burglary41.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.320.00%
Burglary27.890.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202319
September 202311
August 202312
July 202316

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
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 2ER 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. Worfield Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leigh Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cameron Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Calderfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Butts
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Butts Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1