NEWTON PLACE, WS2 7EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EH

NEWTON PLACE, WS2 7EH, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.48 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EH 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 7EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EH, encompassing approximately 2393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS2 7EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 22
  • Ingot Close with total crimes: 5
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 3

NEWTON PLACE, WS2 7EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.48-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour105.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.18150.00%
Other crime42.09300.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Shoplifting41.6733.33%
Drugs41.67300.00%
Burglary21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.63-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.43150.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Shoplifting31.67200.00%
Possession of weapons31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.5578.57%
Possession of weapons510.45400.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-71.43%
Other crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1255.56%
Criminal damage and arson75.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93-42.86%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.93133.33%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Shoplifting42.09300.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.78-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.76400.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-25.00%
Shoplifting11.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime48.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.6733.33%
Public order31.67200.00%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.7113.64%
Criminal damage and arson310.45-50.00%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.19100.00%
Shoplifting52.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-25.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.8983.33%
Vehicle crime59.1925.00%
Shoplifting52.09-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-66.67%
Robbery31.25200.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.060.00%
Shoplifting125.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202413
June 202425
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202420
January 202425
December 202322
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EH 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. Ingot Close
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mason Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Prospect Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1