ARKWRIGHT ROAD, WS2 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EX

ARKWRIGHT ROAD, WS2 7EX, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EX, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7EX 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
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4

ARKWRIGHT ROAD, WS2 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.505.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.930.00%
Public order52.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.39-32.00%
Shoplifting34.65200.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.598.70%
Public order56.84400.00%
Possession of weapons51.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.59130.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-37.50%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.19100.00%
Vehicle crime52.19400.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-33.33%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.04-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson64.9320.00%
Public order41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.597.41%
Criminal damage and arson57.94-28.57%
Shoplifting31.37-40.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.608.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.39-12.50%
Shoplifting51.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-42.86%
Public order31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.3256.25%
Criminal damage and arson86.84-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.19133.33%
Shoplifting51.92-58.33%
Robbery31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.960.00%
Shoplifting124.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202425
May 202423
April 202410
March 202412
February 202418
January 202429
December 202327
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 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 20243
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EX 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. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mason Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1