FOREST LANE, WS2 7AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7AA

FOREST LANE, WS2 7AA, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.25 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7AA 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 7AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7AA, encompassing approximately 1333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7AA area, explore the WS2 7AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS2 7AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5

FOREST LANE, WS2 7AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.2531.82%
Criminal damage and arson721.7540.00%
Vehicle crime55.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.75-42.86%
Drugs33.0050.00%
Other theft22.25-66.67%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Robbery11.50-50.00%
Other crime10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.7569.23%
Anti-social behaviour716.50600.00%
Other theft65.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.50-16.67%
Public order43.75300.00%
Other crime43.000.00%
Drugs23.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Robbery21.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.25-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson69.750.00%
Other crime44.5033.33%
Robbery33.00200.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.75-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2442.009.09%
Vehicle crime818.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.00-40.00%
Possession of weapons44.50100.00%
Other theft33.00200.00%
Public order32.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Other crime32.250.00%
Shoplifting12.250.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.504.76%
Criminal damage and arson1016.50400.00%
Vehicle crime57.50-16.67%
Other crime33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.50100.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.505.00%
Vehicle crime615.75-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour54.5066.67%
Burglary33.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-60.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Public order21.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2039.75-13.04%
Vehicle crime1115.00175.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.2566.67%
Public order53.75400.00%
Drugs43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.754.55%
Vehicle crime417.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Burglary11.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.75-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.5057.14%
Criminal damage and arson616.50-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.250.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.25-50.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.25-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson1110.5083.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.00-20.00%
Other theft33.00200.00%
Burglary32.25-50.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Public order21.50100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3244.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.000.00%
Burglary64.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.500.00%
Vehicle crime53.750.00%
Possession of weapons23.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202422
June 202413
May 202424
April 202422
March 202421
February 202420
January 202423
December 202322
November 202314
October 202332

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1