WS2 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7NJ

WS2 7NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7NJ, encompassing approximately 1453 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 7NJ 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 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.1360.00%
Drugs45.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.75200.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5725.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-33.33%
Burglary22.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.570.00%
Burglary24.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.13200.00%
Burglary32.0650.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.3860.00%
Other theft25.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.63-16.67%
Other theft23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.1350.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.4416.67%
Vehicle crime34.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.88100.00%
Vehicle crime34.130.00%
Burglary12.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.570.00%
Other crime22.750.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 7NJ 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. Fleming Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wall End Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1