LISTER ROAD, WS2 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7HN

LISTER ROAD, WS2 7HN, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7HN 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 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7HN, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS2 7HN 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
  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 6

LISTER ROAD, WS2 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.654.35%
Shoplifting96.6080.00%
Possession of weapons42.48-20.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences2313.4815.00%
Public order66.33500.00%
Shoplifting51.650.00%
Possession of weapons51.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-66.67%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences2012.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-50.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.1011.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.7542.86%
Shoplifting62.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65100.00%
Vehicle crime61.65500.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.48133.33%
Public order31.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.75-28.00%
Shoplifting94.95-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Public order51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.13-10.71%
Shoplifting166.8823.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.400.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.8016.67%
Shoplifting137.7062.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.650.00%
Burglary51.38400.00%
Public order51.38400.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.10-40.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2417.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.600.00%
Shoplifting82.48-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.4338.46%
Shoplifting184.95157.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.9528.57%
Public order62.48200.00%
Vehicle crime51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Burglary21.380.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.580.00%
Shoplifting71.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202423
May 202420
April 202410
March 20249
February 202418
January 202425
December 202328
November 202324
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

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 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
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 7HN 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. Cavendish Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    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. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1