WS2 7JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7JT

WS2 7JT, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7JT 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 7JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7JT, encompassing approximately 1986 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleming Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fleming Place with total crimes: 3
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 3

WS2 7JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04-33.33%
Public order23.02100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.079.09%
Burglary36.04200.00%
Drugs11.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5937.50%
Drugs35.540.00%
Possession of weapons31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0660.00%
Other theft24.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.56-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-40.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.07-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson55.54150.00%
Burglary22.52-33.33%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.57100.00%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5633.33%
Vehicle crime26.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0612.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.560.00%
Other crime44.030.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202321
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fleming Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fleming Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jenner Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1