WS2 7PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7PS

WS2 7PS, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.67 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7PS, encompassing approximately 352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 7PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willenhall Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 2
  • Moorland Road with total crimes: 1

WS2 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.67100.00%
Public order111.340.00%
Burglary12.83-50.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Possession of weapons12.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.50100.00%
Burglary25.67100.00%
Vehicle crime25.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.830.00%
Other theft12.830.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.00200.00%
Public order18.50-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.83-66.67%
Burglary12.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order542.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.670.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Drugs12.830.00%
Burglary12.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences431.17-20.00%
Burglary211.340.00%
Other theft15.670.00%
Possession of weapons12.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.83-50.00%
Drugs12.830.00%
Other crime12.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.840.00%
Public order414.170.00%
Vehicle crime211.340.00%
Other crime15.670.00%
Other theft12.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.67-44.44%
Drugs114.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Other theft12.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.6880.00%
Vehicle crime425.50300.00%
Possession of weapons211.340.00%
Burglary25.670.00%
Public order15.670.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences525.50-16.67%
Burglary214.17100.00%
Vehicle crime15.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.83-50.00%

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 offences631.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.000.00%
Robbery15.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Burglary12.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.500.00%
Vehicle crime114.170.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Public order12.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Willenhall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Heather Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1