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

Overview of Crime in WS2 7BG

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS2 7BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.64 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7BG, encompassing approximately 1704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7BG area, explore the WS2 7BG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 7BG area, visit the WS2 7BG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 7BG 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 7BG 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.6426.32%
Criminal damage and arson714.0875.00%
Drugs34.1150.00%
Other theft21.76-60.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Robbery11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.5872.73%
Anti-social behaviour511.15400.00%
Other theft52.930.00%
Public order42.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35-20.00%
Other crime32.35-25.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.67-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.4525.00%
Other crime42.93100.00%
Robbery22.35100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In May 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 offences1723.476.25%
Vehicle crime69.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons32.3550.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.54-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson109.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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 offences1719.9513.33%
Vehicle crime69.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime98.80200.00%
Drugs45.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.195.26%
Vehicle crime311.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.3058.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.71-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson107.04150.00%
Vehicle crime55.870.00%
Other theft32.93200.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Burglary21.17-71.43%
Public order21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.640.00%
Burglary711.150.00%
Vehicle crime54.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202419
June 202411
May 202417
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202420
December 202319
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 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 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

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 7BG 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. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1