WS2 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8BN

WS2 8BN, Walsall has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8BN, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8BN area, explore the WS2 8BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WS2 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Place with total crimes: 13
  • B4210 with total crimes: 8
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7

WS2 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson55.1825.00%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Drugs20.68-50.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.030.00%
Other theft45.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202429
May 202425
April 202419
March 202426
February 202417
January 202428
December 202332
November 202319
October 202323
September 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
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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
September 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. B4210
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stockton Close
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Southmead Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wiltshire Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hospital Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bloxwich Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Penkridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leckie Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Northumberland Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Webster Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mill Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. St Peters Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Mary Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hereford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Savant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mentor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1