WS2 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8BN

WS2 8BN, Walsall has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8BN, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8BN 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
  • B4210 with total crimes: 5

WS2 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.1654.55%
Violence and sexual offences143.83-61.11%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Public order30.68-40.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Drugs30.68-40.00%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.9124.14%
Anti-social behaviour118.1083.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-44.44%
Drugs51.13400.00%
Public order51.13400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Shoplifting40.90100.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.2816.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0320.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-50.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9631.58%
Anti-social behaviour55.630.00%
Public order51.13400.00%
Vehicle crime51.1366.67%
Possession of weapons41.130.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-50.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.13-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson64.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Possession of weapons41.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3852.94%
Vehicle crime45.85300.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Public order30.68-40.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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 offences179.68-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.83200.00%
Public order51.3566.67%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Drugs30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.71-12.50%
Burglary46.30-20.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.1868.42%
Burglary57.2025.00%
Other theft51.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-16.67%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Possession of weapons40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-83.33%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.48-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson124.28140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.70200.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.180.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202436
June 202429
May 202425
April 202419
March 202426
February 202417
January 202428
December 202332
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 8BN 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. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stockton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leckie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1