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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4EU

POPLAR AVENUE, WS5 4EU, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 6
  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Blackthorne Road with total crimes: 3

POPLAR AVENUE, WS5 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour86.79700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-44.44%
Public order41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Burglary30.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-80.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.090.00%
Vehicle crime52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202420
May 202417
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239

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
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20233

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blackthorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Delves Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A4031
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Magnolia Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rowan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pommel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1