BELL LANE, WS5 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4ES

BELL LANE, WS5 4ES, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4ES, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4ES area, explore the WS5 4ES Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS5 4ES area, visit the WS5 4ES House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

BELL LANE, WS5 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences116.77-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.286.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.26400.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0277.78%
Vehicle crime44.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2628.57%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0275.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences85.02-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.02266.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.51-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 202417
May 202416
April 20249
March 20247
February 202414
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1