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

Overview of Crime in WS2 7HW

HARVEY ROAD, WS2 7HW, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7HW 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS2 7HW 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

HARVEY ROAD, WS2 7HW 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 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 offences1818.0238.46%
Shoplifting184.99157.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.9950.00%
Public order62.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6666.67%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.980.00%
Shoplifting73.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.37-55.17%
Public order63.60200.00%
Other theft41.66-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-33.33%
Shoplifting31.11-85.71%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.460.00%
Shoplifting218.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.820.00%
Other theft72.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.940.00%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202429
May 202422
April 202410
March 20249
February 202418
January 202428
December 202326
November 202326
October 202318
September 202313
August 202313
July 202329

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 20238
October 202318
September 20237
August 20233
July 202321

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 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 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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
July 20233

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7HW 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. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Faraday Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Innovation Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Remington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Darwin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1