PIKE ROAD, WS2 7RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 7RH

PIKE ROAD, WS2 7RH, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This WS2 7RH 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 7RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 7RH, encompassing approximately 3187 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 7RH 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

PIKE ROAD, WS2 7RH 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.63-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.33233.33%
Shoplifting93.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82400.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4964.29%
Shoplifting127.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.76-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences1410.9827.27%
Shoplifting64.39-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-20.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.4583.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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
Shoplifting2216.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.9042.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.88100.00%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.9822.22%
Violence and sexual offences73.45-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour72.20133.33%
Public order42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.29-13.33%
Shoplifting94.08-43.75%
Public order42.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-40.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.8623.08%
Violence and sexual offences155.0215.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.710.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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 offences1314.12-13.33%
Shoplifting134.0862.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.0866.67%
Burglary41.57100.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.80-11.76%
Shoplifting84.71-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson52.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.650.00%
Vehicle crime85.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.510.00%
Public order62.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
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 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202423
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232
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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 7RH 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. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1