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

Overview of Crime in WS2 7HA

EDISON ROAD, WS2 7HA, Walsall has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7HA 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 7HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7HA, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS2 7HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reedswood Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 7
  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 4

EDISON ROAD, WS2 7HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.31-32.00%
Shoplifting95.0680.00%
Possession of weapons42.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

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 offences2513.6925.00%
Public order57.44400.00%
Shoplifting51.490.00%
Possession of weapons51.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 offences2012.20122.22%
Criminal damage and arson95.9528.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.49100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.68133.33%
Shoplifting62.08200.00%
Vehicle crime61.79500.00%
Public order21.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.14-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour62.38100.00%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting20.89-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.60-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.58-34.62%
Shoplifting95.06-43.75%
Vehicle crime62.68500.00%
Public order51.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.3736.84%
Shoplifting167.7423.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.76-16.67%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-80.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.15-26.92%
Shoplifting135.6562.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.870.00%
Public order51.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-33.33%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime31.19-40.00%
Robbery20.89-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.7562.50%
Shoplifting87.74-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.7966.67%
Robbery41.49300.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.45157.14%
Violence and sexual offences165.3623.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.38100.00%
Public order51.79150.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.420.00%
Shoplifting73.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202425
May 202420
April 20249
March 20248
February 202417
January 202426
December 202319
November 202326
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 20238
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Reedswood Park Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prospect Way
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle 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. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Darwin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1