BUCHANAN ROAD, WS4 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS4 2EW

BUCHANAN ROAD, WS4 2EW, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population. This WS4 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS4 2EW, encompassing approximately 1164 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS4 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arboretum Road with total crimes: 8
  • The Limes with total crimes: 2
  • Fernleigh Road with total crimes: 1

BUCHANAN ROAD, WS4 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.2933.33%
Other theft23.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.45300.00%
Public order33.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.580.00%
Other theft12.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.01-50.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.150.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.580.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.72-33.33%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.17400.00%
Vehicle crime34.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.58-40.00%
Other theft22.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.310.00%
Vehicle crime34.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.580.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7325.00%
Burglary24.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.150.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arboretum Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Limes
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fernleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buchanan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1