WS2 0LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LN

WS2 0LN, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LN, encompassing approximately 3136 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0LN area, explore the WS2 0LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2
  • Monarch Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Everest Road with total crimes: 2

WS2 0LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.10-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4870.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Shoplifting41.28300.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 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 offences106.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.19-25.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.55500.00%
Burglary41.910.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.10-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.38-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.140.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.46-42.86%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.100.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.290.00%
Vehicle crime63.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20245
June 202417
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monarch Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Everest Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edinburgh Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rowlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cairn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1