BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7JU

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 7JU, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7JU, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleming Place with total crimes: 5
  • Gurney Road with total crimes: 3
  • Napier Road with total crimes: 2

BLOXWICH LANE, WS2 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9242.86%
Public order24.170.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.84-30.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5927.27%
Burglary35.84200.00%
Possession of weapons21.25-33.33%
Drugs10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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 offences1111.26-8.33%
Drugs34.590.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences128.7633.33%
Vehicle crime25.000.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.750.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.01-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.00150.00%
Vehicle crime32.0850.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.5158.82%
Anti-social behaviour411.26100.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8470.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 202412
December 202327
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
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 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleming Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Napier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kelvin Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1