WS2 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7NW

WS2 7NW, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.48 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7NW 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 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7NW, encompassing approximately 276 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 7NW area, explore the WS2 7NW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 7NW area, visit the WS2 7NW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 7NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fryers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Willenhall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wall End Close with total crimes: 2

WS2 7NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.48-12.50%
Other theft225.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.620.00%
Burglary13.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences854.35166.67%
Anti-social behaviour228.98100.00%
Public order17.250.00%
Burglary13.62-50.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.870.00%
Burglary210.87100.00%
Vehicle crime27.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.25-66.67%
Other theft13.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.87-60.00%
Public order17.25-80.00%
Burglary13.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order572.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences518.12-37.50%
Burglary318.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.870.00%
Other theft13.62-50.00%
Drugs13.620.00%
Vehicle crime13.62-50.00%

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 offences865.21-11.11%
Other theft228.98100.00%
Vehicle crime27.250.00%
Burglary27.250.00%
Possession of weapons17.250.00%
Drugs13.620.00%
Other crime13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences968.8450.00%
Public order532.610.00%
Vehicle crime218.120.00%
Other crime17.250.00%
Bicycle theft13.620.00%
Other theft13.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences647.10-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour221.740.00%
Vehicle crime27.25-50.00%
Drugs17.250.00%
Other theft13.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1194.2083.33%
Vehicle crime439.85300.00%
Public order314.49200.00%
Possession of weapons210.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.250.00%
Burglary27.250.00%
Other theft27.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences643.480.00%
Burglary221.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.250.00%
Vehicle crime17.25-50.00%
Public order13.620.00%

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 offences650.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.74100.00%
Vehicle crime27.25100.00%
Other theft17.25-50.00%
Public order13.620.00%
Robbery13.620.00%
Burglary13.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1265.210.00%
Other theft243.480.00%
Vehicle crime17.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.620.00%
Public order13.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 7NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fryers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Willenhall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wall End Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croxstalls Place
    Total1
    Burglary1