STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7HE

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7HE, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7HE, encompassing approximately 2831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WS2 7HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Reedswood Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 7

STEPHENSON AVENUE, WS2 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.42-10.00%
Shoplifting166.3660.00%
Possession of weapons55.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Public order41.41-42.86%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6617.65%
Shoplifting107.06400.00%
Public order73.53600.00%
Possession of weapons62.47500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-87.50%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4230.77%
Criminal damage and arson86.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83-54.55%
Shoplifting21.77-83.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%

In April 2024, 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 offences1320.13160.00%
Shoplifting124.59140.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.2483.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.88300.00%
Vehicle crime72.83600.00%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.77-14.29%
Shoplifting52.12-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-64.29%
Public order31.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences145.30-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.94133.33%
Public order52.47400.00%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.0742.86%
Shoplifting187.0612.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%
Burglary10.35-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.8460.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.65-26.32%
Burglary64.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12-14.29%
Public order52.12400.00%
Other theft41.77-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.06-50.00%
Robbery21.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.7272.73%
Shoplifting106.71-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.5350.00%
Other theft93.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.4750.00%
Robbery42.12300.00%
Drugs31.41200.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2423.66140.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.1850.00%
Public order52.12150.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.07-21.43%
Shoplifting103.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.47-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 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 offences1418.01-36.36%
Shoplifting124.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.24-10.00%
Other theft43.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-62.50%
Public order31.06200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2830.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.770.00%
Other theft83.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.830.00%
Possession of weapons32.830.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202420
May 202417
April 202413
March 20245
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202319
October 202311
September 202311
August 202314
July 202322

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 20242
April 202412
March 20245
February 202415
January 202418
December 202316
November 202310
October 202324
September 202310
August 202312
July 202328

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
July 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Reedswood Park Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prospect Way
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Faraday Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Innovation Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Remington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Darwin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Six Towers Road
    Total1
    Public order1