WATER REED GROVE, WS2 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7AE

WATER REED GROVE, WS2 7AE, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.73 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7AE 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 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7AE, encompassing approximately 984 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 11
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 9
  • Ingot Close with total crimes: 5

WATER REED GROVE, WS2 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2446.73166.67%
Vehicle crime424.3833.33%
Drugs44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-50.00%
Other theft44.060.00%
Shoplifting24.060.00%
Burglary12.03-66.67%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.1460.00%
Vehicle crime38.13-25.00%
Burglary33.0550.00%
Public order23.05100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.19150.00%
Vehicle crime45.080.00%
Robbery34.060.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Other crime22.03100.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Other crime11.02-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.37-50.00%
Shoplifting37.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0550.00%
Burglary33.05200.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.48100.00%
Possession of weapons214.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03100.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Other theft12.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.32-36.36%
Other theft27.11100.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Shoplifting12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.41-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.17-14.29%
Burglary36.10200.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-85.71%
Other theft11.02-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.59114.29%
Criminal damage and arson715.24600.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.11250.00%
Other theft37.11200.00%
Vehicle crime23.05-33.33%
Public order22.03-50.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.350.00%
Public order47.1133.33%
Vehicle crime34.0650.00%
Theft from the person23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.110.00%
Public order34.060.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ingot Close
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fryers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Water Reed Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Irvine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wall End Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1