DARWIN PLACE, WS2 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EL

DARWIN PLACE, WS2 7EL, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EL, encompassing approximately 2514 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7EL area, explore the WS2 7EL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 7EL area, visit the WS2 7EL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS2 7EL 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
  • Water Reed Grove with total crimes: 3

DARWIN PLACE, WS2 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18300.00%
Other crime41.590.00%
Shoplifting41.5933.33%
Drugs41.59300.00%
Burglary31.59-25.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.53-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.380.00%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Shoplifting31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.3246.15%
Possession of weapons47.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-88.89%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3344.44%
Criminal damage and arson95.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.58-42.86%
Burglary21.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

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 offences915.11-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.78133.33%
Shoplifting62.78500.00%
Public order32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.53-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.57600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.73-40.00%
Public order45.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1031.58%
Burglary49.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-66.67%
Shoplifting31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.495.56%
Criminal damage and arson97.5680.00%
Shoplifting53.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.16-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.99150.00%
Shoplifting51.99-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-40.00%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.300.00%
Shoplifting125.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202411
June 202419
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 202415
January 202425
December 202319
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EL 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. Water Reed Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    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