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

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EA

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7EA, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EA, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crompton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 4
  • Lister Close with total crimes: 3

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.65-8.70%
Other crime45.19300.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.63-4.17%
Possession of weapons45.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-57.14%
Public order30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.8741.18%
Criminal damage and arson75.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-40.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-60.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.3513.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.47125.00%
Vehicle crime62.23500.00%
Possession of weapons51.48400.00%
Public order41.24100.00%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 offences158.41-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-42.86%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.96-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.93125.00%
Vehicle crime32.23-25.00%
Shoplifting30.74-40.00%
Burglary30.74-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-75.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.819.38%
Anti-social behaviour88.66166.67%
Burglary61.98200.00%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-42.86%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Robbery10.74-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.8477.78%
Criminal damage and arson77.92-22.22%
Shoplifting51.73-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.24-20.00%
Robbery30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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 offences1814.59-5.26%
Shoplifting124.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9712.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.2366.67%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime20.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4058.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.70100.00%
Other crime61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-50.00%
Public order20.74-71.43%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.64-40.00%
Other theft72.9740.00%
Public order71.73250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-33.33%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.720.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202423
May 202424
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416
January 202428
December 202335
November 202332
October 202318
September 202319
August 202312
July 202320

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20236
July 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Crompton Close
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fleming Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Fleming Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Telford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Faraday Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Telford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jenner Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Darwin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1