WS2 0LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LW

WS2 0LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LW 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 0LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0LW, encompassing approximately 2991 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0LW area, explore the WS2 0LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 0LW area, visit the WS2 0LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 0LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Quilter Close with total crimes: 2
  • Everest Road with total crimes: 2

WS2 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.69100.00%
Shoplifting52.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.3433.33%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.680.00%
Shoplifting31.00-72.73%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3657.14%
Shoplifting113.68-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.680.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.7070.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-25.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67300.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In February 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 offences53.68-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences136.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3533.33%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.698.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.010.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.350.00%
Vehicle crime53.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20235

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 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 202411
April 202417
March 202410

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20243
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 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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 0LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Malkit Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Locket Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1