WS2 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7DX

WS2 7DX, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7DX, encompassing approximately 4012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS2 7DX 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

WS2 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7010.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.48900.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49500.00%
Public order51.50150.00%
Shoplifting41.2533.33%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.47-28.57%
Shoplifting34.98200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.213.70%
Public order66.98500.00%
Possession of weapons51.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-66.67%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.50200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson94.49125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2433.33%
Vehicle crime51.99400.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Shoplifting41.00300.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.73-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour63.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-33.33%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1911.21-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.740.00%
Public order41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.48-14.29%
Shoplifting31.50-40.00%
Burglary30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.1924.14%
Criminal damage and arson78.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.74100.00%
Burglary51.50400.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-42.86%
Public order31.00200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.9531.82%
Criminal damage and arson87.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.99133.33%
Shoplifting51.74-58.33%
Robbery31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.950.00%
Shoplifting125.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202420
June 202428
May 202427
April 202418
March 202414
February 202419
January 202430
December 202336
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7DX 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. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1