SIMPSON ROAD, WS2 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EY

SIMPSON ROAD, WS2 7EY, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.38 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EY, encompassing approximately 3380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7EY 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

SIMPSON ROAD, WS2 7EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.030.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Shoplifting41.1833.33%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.17-26.09%
Possession of weapons45.03-20.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.0215.00%
Public order66.80500.00%
Possession of weapons51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-77.78%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-28.57%
Possession of weapons21.48100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.83-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.0775.00%
Vehicle crime62.07500.00%
Shoplifting41.77300.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.99-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour63.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.94-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson55.3225.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1318.18%
Criminal damage and arson47.69-42.86%
Shoplifting31.18-40.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.09-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson76.51-12.50%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.6864.29%
Criminal damage and arson86.800.00%
Vehicle crime62.37100.00%
Shoplifting51.77-58.33%
Robbery31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2016.67%
Shoplifting124.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.3766.67%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202417
June 202423
May 202420
April 202410
March 202411
February 202418
January 202426
December 202322
November 202323
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EY 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. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prospect Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1