WS2 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8AQ

WS2 8AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.73 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8AQ, encompassing approximately 3407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mary Street with total crimes: 8
  • Penkridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • Short Acre Street with total crimes: 5

WS2 8AQ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.731800.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.580.00%
Burglary44.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-96.30%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.92-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.0540.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-20.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.1356.52%
Criminal damage and arson1110.56450.00%
Vehicle crime53.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Burglary41.4733.33%
Possession of weapons31.1750.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.979.52%
Public order66.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.62-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson66.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76150.00%
Public order31.47-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.2629.41%
Public order76.4675.00%
Vehicle crime42.05300.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.03-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour64.99200.00%
Public order41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8850.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.91-11.11%
Other theft37.04-40.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7380.00%
Burglary57.92150.00%
Other theft51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime41.47-20.00%
Drugs41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-72.73%
Public order30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.50-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson114.4083.33%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47100.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Burglary20.88-60.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.750.00%
Burglary51.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
July 202427
June 202436
May 202423
April 202421
March 202422
February 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Short Acre Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lower North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leckie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1