BOX STREET, WS1 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 2JR

BOX STREET, WS1 2JR, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This WS1 2JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 2JR, encompassing approximately 5869 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 2JR area, explore the WS1 2JR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS1 2JR area, visit the WS1 2JR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

WS1 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eyland Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BOX STREET, WS1 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.52-41.94%
Possession of weapons63.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-58.33%
Burglary50.85150.00%
Other theft30.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.51-72.73%
Public order30.51-40.00%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.48-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.28140.00%
Vehicle crime112.04266.67%
Other theft71.8716.67%
Public order51.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Drugs40.68300.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.76-16.67%
Other theft65.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-28.57%
Burglary40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.7890.91%
Criminal damage and arson87.16166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.3616.67%
Other theft51.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-57.14%
Robbery20.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.10-33.33%
Other theft103.75150.00%
Vehicle crime71.7016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.1950.00%
Robbery61.020.00%
Burglary61.0220.00%
Public order51.02150.00%
Possession of weapons40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-40.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.0713.79%
Vehicle crime65.62-33.33%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-16.67%
Other theft40.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.27-6.45%
Vehicle crime94.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-33.33%
Other theft51.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.850.00%
Burglary40.85-33.33%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.766.90%
Criminal damage and arson95.2828.57%
Burglary61.53100.00%
Public order51.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.85-62.50%
Shoplifting30.51200.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.930.00%
Vehicle crime84.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-14.29%
Robbery51.02400.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.22-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour74.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-44.44%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Public order40.68-20.00%
Drugs20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.34-60.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.470.00%
Vehicle crime71.530.00%
Possession of weapons51.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.850.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202431
June 202435
May 202442
April 202422
March 202433
February 202429
January 202431
December 202329
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 2JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eyland Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walsingham Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moncrieffe Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Goodall Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tantarra Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Selborne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kinnerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hanch Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. New Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Emery Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Emery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Lysways Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Balls Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Warewell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Burleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Tong Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Florence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1