WS2 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7DB

WS2 7DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7DB 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 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7DB, encompassing approximately 2464 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 7DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 4

WS2 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1312.18-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson75.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-40.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

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 offences1916.64111.11%
Anti-social behaviour57.71400.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Other crime21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Robbery20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.33-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.65100.00%
Other crime42.44100.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-57.14%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.80-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson76.09250.00%
Vehicle crime32.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.3914.29%
Vehicle crime66.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.6127.27%
Vehicle crime85.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25100.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5210.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.06-37.50%
Possession of weapons32.030.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.80-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson84.87166.67%
Other theft33.250.00%
Burglary31.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-60.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Public order20.81100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.39-13.33%
Burglary65.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Vehicle crime42.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202419
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 202416
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

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 7DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1