BLOXWICH ROAD, WS2 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7BD

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS2 7BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.72 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7BD, encompassing approximately 1739 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7BD area, explore the WS2 7BD 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 (15.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS2 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • May Street with total crimes: 4

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS2 7BD 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.7215.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.60-20.00%
Other theft22.30-60.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Robbery11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.0242.86%
Anti-social behaviour511.50400.00%
Other theft52.870.00%
Public order42.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other crime21.15-50.00%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.0550.00%
Other crime43.45100.00%
Burglary12.300.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.27-6.67%
Vehicle crime68.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons32.3050.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.54-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson108.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.5430.77%
Vehicle crime69.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-33.33%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.69-31.58%
Vehicle crime97.47200.00%
Drugs45.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6726.67%
Vehicle crime310.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.62-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.87200.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.99-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson116.90266.67%
Other theft56.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.87-33.33%
Burglary32.30-50.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.12-23.53%
Vehicle crime67.4750.00%
Burglary63.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-57.14%
Drugs11.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.770.00%
Vehicle crime44.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202420
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413
January 202419
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1