KELVIN ROAD, WS2 7DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7DR

KELVIN ROAD, WS2 7DR, Walsall has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7DR 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 7DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7DR, encompassing approximately 3740 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS2 7DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 22
  • Fleming Place with total crimes: 5
  • Ingot Close with total crimes: 5

KELVIN ROAD, WS2 7DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.9726.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14500.00%
Public order61.60200.00%
Shoplifting41.6033.33%
Drugs41.07300.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0166.67%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.96-13.04%
Public order45.35300.00%
Possession of weapons41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 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 offences2312.3064.29%
Criminal damage and arson86.15-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-50.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4160.00%
Public order42.14100.00%
Shoplifting41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.29-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-20.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.96-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.54-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.50-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson76.6840.00%
Shoplifting31.87-40.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.8424.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.3466.67%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-20.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.4438.89%
Criminal damage and arson86.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.1466.67%
Shoplifting51.34-58.33%
Robbery31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.700.00%
Shoplifting124.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202415
June 202420
May 202423
April 202414
March 202414
February 202417
January 202425
December 202331
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stephenson Square
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fleming Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ingot Close
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1