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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4PT

BELL LANE, WS5 4PT, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4PT 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 4PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4PT, encompassing approximately 3728 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS5 4PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 6
  • Talke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blackthorne Road with total crimes: 3

BELL LANE, WS5 4PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2611.76%
Burglary65.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences177.7870.00%
Vehicle crime44.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8325.00%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 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 offences136.9762.50%
Vehicle crime43.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.90-33.33%
Burglary32.150.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.70300.00%
Burglary33.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-62.50%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 behaviour86.97166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-55.56%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.700.00%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Burglary30.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 202312
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20236

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Talke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Rowan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pommel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1