SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, WS2 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7BT

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, WS2 7BT, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7BT, encompassing approximately 2915 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS2 7BT 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

SHROPSHIRE CLOSE, WS2 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-33.33%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Public order20.69-60.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.8153.85%
Anti-social behaviour66.86100.00%
Public order52.06400.00%
Other crime41.720.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.46166.67%
Other crime42.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.350.00%
Vehicle crime54.46150.00%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.95-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson54.46400.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.665.56%
Vehicle crime56.52-37.50%
Robbery31.720.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7563.64%
Vehicle crime86.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74100.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.20-8.33%
Burglary33.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.29-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.12-37.50%
Burglary41.720.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.38-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Burglary41.37-33.33%
Other theft31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.040.00%
Burglary65.490.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202420
June 202413
May 202413
April 202413
March 202419
February 202418
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7BT 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. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1