HARVEY ROAD, WS2 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7HW

HARVEY ROAD, WS2 7HW, Walsall has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.14 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7HW, encompassing approximately 3606 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WS2 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 22
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gurney Road with total crimes: 3

HARVEY ROAD, WS2 7HW 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 offences1714.14-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.71350.00%
Shoplifting52.50-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.39150.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Other crime31.3950.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.64-34.48%
Shoplifting95.2780.00%
Possession of weapons42.50-20.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.6931.82%
Public order68.04500.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Possession of weapons51.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.48120.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.1028.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.39100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
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 offences1012.2011.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.77133.33%
Shoplifting61.94200.00%
Vehicle crime61.66500.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50100.00%
Public order31.66-40.00%
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 offences1813.86-35.71%
Shoplifting94.99-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.5020.00%
Public order51.66400.00%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
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 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.807.69%
Shoplifting167.7623.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.44-16.67%
Other crime21.39100.00%
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 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.410.00%
Shoplifting137.2162.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Burglary51.39400.00%
Public order51.39400.00%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime31.11-40.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences2617.4744.44%
Shoplifting87.21-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson82.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.3966.67%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
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 offences1818.020.00%
Shoplifting184.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.990.00%
Public order62.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202419
June 202429
May 202422
April 202410
March 20249
February 202418
January 202428
December 202326
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7HW 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. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Reedswood Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prospect Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kelvin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1