BURGH WAY, WS2 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7RG

BURGH WAY, WS2 7RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7RG 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 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7RG, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stephenson Square with total crimes: 22
  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5

BURGH WAY, WS2 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.43-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.77266.67%
Shoplifting93.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.53400.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.5042.86%
Shoplifting125.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-25.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.82-6.67%
Shoplifting63.93-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Public order41.12300.00%
Possession of weapons31.1250.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.19200.00%
Shoplifting114.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.680.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2214.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.09166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.24-50.00%
Public order41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.10-22.22%
Shoplifting93.93-43.75%
Public order42.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3538.46%
Shoplifting165.0523.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.49300.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.47-18.75%
Shoplifting133.6562.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.6566.67%
Burglary51.40400.00%
Public order41.40300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.490.00%
Shoplifting82.24-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Robbery30.8450.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.050.00%
Vehicle crime84.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.240.00%
Public order62.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 20246
May 202411
April 202422
March 202411
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202420
June 202414
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 202414
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stephenson Square
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reedswood Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Mason Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ramsay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1