RAYMOND CLOSE, WS2 7AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7AG

RAYMOND CLOSE, WS2 7AG, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.82 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7AG 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 7AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7AG, encompassing approximately 2014 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS2 7AG 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

RAYMOND CLOSE, WS2 7AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.8222.73%
Criminal damage and arson713.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.48100.00%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Other theft21.49-66.67%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.3069.23%
Anti-social behaviour810.92700.00%
Other theft63.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98-16.67%
Public order42.48300.00%
Other crime31.99-25.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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 offences1314.89-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson66.4520.00%
Other crime42.9833.33%
Robbery21.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.324.55%
Vehicle crime611.4220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.4833.33%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 offences2225.8210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.92400.00%
Vehicle crime54.96-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.48200.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.865.26%
Vehicle crime69.93-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Robbery31.990.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.83-13.64%
Vehicle crime119.43175.00%
Drugs45.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3710.00%
Vehicle crime410.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.93-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.490.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.34-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson117.9483.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.99-20.00%
Other theft31.99200.00%
Burglary31.49-57.14%
Other crime21.490.00%
Public order20.99100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.810.00%
Burglary713.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.480.00%
Bicycle theft12.480.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 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 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202422
June 202413
May 202423
April 202422
March 202420
February 202419
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202327

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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 7AG 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. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1