MURDOCK WAY, WS2 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7LF

MURDOCK WAY, WS2 7LF, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7LF, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7LF area, explore the WS2 7LF 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 (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gurney Road with total crimes: 3

MURDOCK WAY, WS2 7LF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.296.25%
Anti-social behaviour36.030.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2245.45%
Other crime45.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.22-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5828.57%
Possession of weapons43.19300.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4850.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.81-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 offences117.81-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson53.90150.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4264.29%
Anti-social behaviour38.160.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-71.43%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences148.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.97250.00%
Drugs12.480.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.160.00%
Vehicle crime52.840.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202416
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 202323
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

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

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
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1