WS2 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7LU

WS2 7LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.68 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7LU, encompassing approximately 33 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pineneedle Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Heather Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Wayside Gardens with total crimes: 1

WS2 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.680.00%
Burglary190.510.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2120.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences260.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8241.37300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences290.51-33.33%
Public order160.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3181.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.510.00%
Drugs130.170.00%
Other theft130.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary2181.030.00%
Other theft260.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences160.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime130.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2120.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences260.34-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.680.00%
Other crime190.510.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary190.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.170.00%
Other theft130.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11422.39175.00%
Criminal damage and arson1331.880.00%
Possession of weapons130.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pineneedle Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Heather Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wayside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roebuck Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1