NORTHUMBERLAND WAY, WS2 7BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7BF

NORTHUMBERLAND WAY, WS2 7BF, Walsall has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.06 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7BF 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 7BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7BF, encompassing approximately 3437 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS2 7BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • Stockton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

NORTHUMBERLAND WAY, WS2 7BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-33.33%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-80.00%
Public order10.29-83.33%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.3368.75%
Public order67.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.75200.00%
Other crime51.7525.00%
Vehicle crime41.45100.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.66200.00%
Other crime42.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.47-7.69%
Vehicle crime53.49150.00%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Robbery30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.58-50.00%

In April 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 offences139.31-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.78500.00%
Possession of weapons41.750.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6417.65%
Vehicle crime55.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-80.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In February 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 offences1712.220.00%
Vehicle crime64.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.866.25%
Burglary34.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.186.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.66-50.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1512.51-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson104.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9166.67%
Other theft41.450.00%
Burglary41.16-33.33%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5143.75%
Burglary66.69200.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202427
June 202416
May 202412
April 202413
March 202420
February 202417
January 202417
December 202316
November 202315
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

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

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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stockton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1