ROBOTTOM CLOSE, WS2 7EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EB

ROBOTTOM CLOSE, WS2 7EB, Walsall has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EB 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 7EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EB, encompassing approximately 3444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS2 7EB 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

ROBOTTOM CLOSE, WS2 7EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.686.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.64166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.32400.00%
Public order51.45150.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Drugs41.16300.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.58-31.82%
Shoplifting34.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.484.76%
Anti-social behaviour56.3925.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1990.91%
Criminal damage and arson96.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-50.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.48-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.19125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6160.00%
Public order42.32100.00%
Shoplifting41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.717.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Public order21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.74-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson54.06-16.67%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.87-33.33%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.8420.00%
Shoplifting31.74-40.00%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.4566.67%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.45-20.00%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Robbery10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.32150.00%
Shoplifting51.45-58.33%
Robbery31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences1815.390.00%
Shoplifting125.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.900.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231

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 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202415
June 202422
May 202421
April 202411
March 202415
February 202414
January 202427
December 202330
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EB 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. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Water Reed Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1