WS2 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7JL

WS2 7JL, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7JL, encompassing approximately 3047 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4

WS2 7JL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.16-5.56%
Shoplifting45.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5263.64%
Shoplifting35.91200.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.61150.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-90.91%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8075.00%
Shoplifting114.59-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.61200.00%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.1477.78%
Violence and sexual offences85.25-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.63200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.59-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1769.23%
Burglary27.220.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8818.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.2766.67%
Other crime11.64-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.860.00%
Vehicle crime53.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202418
June 202411
May 202414
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202322
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bloxwich Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1