WS2 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7LP

WS2 7LP, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7LP, encompassing approximately 2085 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7LP 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

WS2 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1550.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 offences65.2720.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In June 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 offences58.63-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.639.09%
Burglary25.75100.00%
Drugs10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5183.33%
Possession of weapons35.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.79-14.29%
Robbery12.880.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.36-25.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In January 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 offences67.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.88300.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.630.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences96.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.320.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.880.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 202318
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7LP 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. Brindley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Telford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bloxwich Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1