WS2 7PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7PD

WS2 7PD, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7PD 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 7PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7PD, encompassing approximately 1980 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 7PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • May Street with total crimes: 4
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 3
  • Remington Road with total crimes: 2

WS2 7PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.62-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.51-33.33%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.16-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour57.0725.00%
Burglary42.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Possession of weapons31.5150.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.6946.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.11300.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6136.36%
Criminal damage and arson47.57300.00%
Possession of weapons22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.62266.67%
Vehicle crime55.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.53-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6646.15%
Vehicle crime59.590.00%
Burglary32.52200.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.12-13.33%
Vehicle crime56.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6136.36%
Criminal damage and arson47.57100.00%
Other theft12.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%

In November 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 offences1112.62-8.33%
Vehicle crime45.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-33.33%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.61-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson36.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.100.00%
Vehicle crime26.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411
March 20243
February 202419
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Remington Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Portsea Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prospect Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leamore Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stephenson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Providence Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Remington Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Innovation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1