KENT STREET, WS2 7AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7AH

KENT STREET, WS2 7AH, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.74 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7AH 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 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7AH, encompassing approximately 2560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS2 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

KENT STREET, WS2 7AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.74-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson98.9880.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.51-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Other theft21.56-66.67%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.2684.62%
Anti-social behaviour89.37300.00%
Other theft63.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34-28.57%
Other crime41.950.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.89-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson75.0840.00%
Other crime42.7333.33%
Vehicle crime21.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

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 offences2320.3115.00%
Vehicle crime68.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.9533.33%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.81200.00%
Vehicle crime52.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Possession of weapons31.17200.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.9614.29%
Vehicle crime69.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.135.00%
Vehicle crime98.20125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.51150.00%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.67-4.76%
Vehicle crime47.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.7910.53%
Criminal damage and arson58.20-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.13-47.22%
Criminal damage and arson127.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-20.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-50.00%
Burglary31.17-57.14%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.380.00%
Burglary714.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.730.00%
Vehicle crime62.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 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
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202424
June 202413
May 202423
April 202420
March 202424
February 202421
January 202420
December 202321
November 202319
October 202336

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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