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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4PS

BELL LANE, WS5 4PS, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4PS 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 4PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4PS, encompassing approximately 3727 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS5 4PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

BELL LANE, WS5 4PS 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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 offences118.58-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour52.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3466.67%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6176.92%
Anti-social behaviour106.17400.00%
Burglary42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1718.18%
Vehicle crime43.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4422.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.44-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0733.33%
Public order41.07300.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5160.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.12220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.10-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-50.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 202423
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 202416
January 202410
December 202316
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 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 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 4PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1