EDISON ROAD, WS2 7EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7EZ

EDISON ROAD, WS2 7EZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 7EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7EZ, encompassing approximately 3998 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 7EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 4
  • Lister Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fleming Road with total crimes: 3

EDISON ROAD, WS2 7EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.75-29.63%
Shoplifting34.75200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.5012.50%
Public order66.75500.00%
Possession of weapons51.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-66.67%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0015.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.75125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2533.33%
Vehicle crime52.00400.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Shoplifting41.00300.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.50-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-33.33%
Public order31.000.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences1810.50-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson64.5020.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 offences2911.25-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson57.25-28.57%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.0129.63%
Criminal damage and arson78.75-12.50%
Shoplifting51.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-33.33%
Public order31.00200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.00100.00%
Shoplifting51.50-58.33%
Robbery31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7540.00%
Shoplifting125.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.5066.67%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202427
May 202424
April 202415
March 202413
February 202418
January 202429
December 202335
November 202327
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 36 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
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fleming Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Faraday Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Innovation Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Remington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Darwin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1