NAPIER ROAD, WS2 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7JJ

NAPIER ROAD, WS2 7JJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7JJ 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 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7JJ, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Crompton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 4

NAPIER ROAD, WS2 7JJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9141.18%
Other crime46.230.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-40.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.65-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour54.420.00%
Public order41.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6969.23%
Criminal damage and arson65.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-44.44%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-60.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.34200.00%
Possession of weapons52.34400.00%
Vehicle crime51.30400.00%
Public order41.30300.00%
Shoplifting41.04300.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.05-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-57.14%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.09-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.64-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.21-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson106.23233.33%
Vehicle crime32.60-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-75.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.1920.69%
Anti-social behaviour89.09166.67%
Burglary62.08200.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Other crime30.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.5552.63%
Criminal damage and arson87.53-11.11%
Shoplifting52.08-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-71.43%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1111.76%
Shoplifting124.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1250.00%
Vehicle crime72.34600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime20.52-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8388.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.4250.00%
Other crime51.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-50.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87-50.00%
Other theft62.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.56-40.00%
Public order51.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-42.86%
Burglary41.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202422
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414
January 202424
December 202335
November 202329
October 202319
September 202317
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235
July 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
August 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Crompton Close
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stephenson Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fleming Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Fleming Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Telford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramsay Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Telford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jenner Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1