POPLAR AVENUE, WS5 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4EU

POPLAR AVENUE, WS5 4EU, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4EU 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 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4EU, encompassing approximately 4124 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4EU area, explore the WS5 4EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

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

POPLAR AVENUE, WS5 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.76-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3920.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6717.65%
Burglary64.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45400.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7913.33%
Vehicle crime44.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.0687.50%
Vehicle crime33.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5262.50%
Vehicle crime53.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-38.46%
Public order41.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.031200.00%
Burglary53.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-62.50%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.940.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 202417
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 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
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Delves Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1