NEWFIELD CLOSE, WS2 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7PB

NEWFIELD CLOSE, WS2 7PB, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.05 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7PB, encompassing approximately 1561 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS2 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • May Street with total crimes: 4

NEWFIELD CLOSE, WS2 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.05111.11%
Anti-social behaviour512.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.20150.00%
Public order33.20-25.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.65-25.00%
Public order45.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.68300.00%
Burglary22.560.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.010.00%
Vehicle crime57.68150.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.57-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson97.68350.00%
Vehicle crime25.76-66.67%
Burglary21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6518.18%
Vehicle crime68.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.210.00%
Vehicle crime97.04200.00%
Other theft25.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1722.22%
Vehicle crime37.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Other theft11.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.76-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.2050.00%
Burglary21.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.76166.67%
Other theft45.120.00%
Burglary32.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.290.00%
Burglary55.120.00%
Vehicle crime43.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Portsea Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1