DARWIN ROAD, WS2 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EN

DARWIN ROAD, WS2 7EN, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.79 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EN 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 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EN, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

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

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: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS2 7EN 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

DARWIN ROAD, WS2 7EN 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.79-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.70400.00%
Shoplifting42.0633.33%
Drugs41.64300.00%
Burglary31.64-25.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.98-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour45.35-20.00%
Burglary41.64300.00%
Shoplifting31.64200.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.2111.76%
Anti-social behaviour57.8125.00%
Possession of weapons32.06200.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-88.89%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2170.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-50.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7033.33%
Shoplifting63.29500.00%
Public order42.47100.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.57-46.15%
Public order45.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-25.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.500.00%
Burglary510.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-50.00%
Shoplifting31.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.6723.81%
Criminal damage and arson810.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2966.67%
Shoplifting52.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.06-20.00%
Burglary41.64100.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.1561.54%
Criminal damage and arson58.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.06150.00%
Shoplifting52.06-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.270.00%
Shoplifting125.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
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 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202413
June 202419
May 202417
April 202410
March 202416
February 202414
January 202426
December 202326
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
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

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 7EN 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. Water Reed Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1