WS2 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7LY

WS2 7LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7LY, encompassing approximately 1152 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7LY area, explore the WS2 7LY 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 (233.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleming Place with total crimes: 5
  • Ingot Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fryers Close with total crimes: 4

WS2 7LY 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 Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.69233.33%
Drugs48.680.00%
Vehicle crime33.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.47-40.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Burglary21.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Burglary22.60100.00%
Robbery21.740.00%
Drugs11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.340.00%
Burglary11.74-66.67%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.28-50.00%
Burglary34.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Drugs11.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.62400.00%
Burglary28.680.00%
Other theft11.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.07-60.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.54-28.57%
Burglary24.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences716.4875.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.070.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Other theft21.740.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.4750.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences510.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Public order21.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7LY 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. Ingot Close
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fryers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Water Reed Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Irvine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wall End Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1