STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7DU

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7DU, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7DU 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 7DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7DU, encompassing approximately 4283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7DU area, explore the WS2 7DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS2 7DU 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

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.4735.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.37800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10500.00%
Public order51.40150.00%
Shoplifting41.1733.33%
Drugs40.93300.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.00-26.09%
Shoplifting33.97200.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.21-17.86%
Public order55.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.21-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.87100.00%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Public order41.4033.33%
Shoplifting40.93300.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-33.33%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 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 offences1810.04-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.200.00%
Public order41.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.5420.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Shoplifting30.70-40.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.1129.63%
Burglary58.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.1766.67%
Shoplifting51.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-33.33%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Robbery10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3128.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.30-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.87200.00%
Shoplifting51.40-58.33%
Robbery31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-40.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.310.00%
Shoplifting124.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202417
June 202423
May 202428
April 202414
March 202415
February 202418
January 202428
December 202335
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7DU 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. Mason Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1