OAKLEY AVENUE, WS9 0BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 0BT

OAKLEY AVENUE, WS9 0BT, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This WS9 0BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 0BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 0BT, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 0BT area, explore the WS9 0BT 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 0BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stonelea with total crimes: 2
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 2

OAKLEY AVENUE, WS9 0BT 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 offences58.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3940.00%
Vehicle crime32.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.74-50.00%
Robbery21.77100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In April 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 offences87.10-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3950.00%
Public order43.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.74-40.00%
Shoplifting52.13400.00%
Public order21.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.39-16.67%
Public order43.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2320.00%
Shoplifting54.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.550.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 0BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Speedwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gretton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bonner Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harborough Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Parkhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dartmouth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1