WS2 0LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0LW

WS2 0LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (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: 4
  • Malkit Close with total crimes: 3
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

WS2 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences107.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime53.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 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 offences147.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 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 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 202411
April 202417
March 202410

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Bloxwich Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Malkit Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jane Lane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quilter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1