WS2 8BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.40 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WS2 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8BW, encompassing approximately 4240 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 18.40 | -3.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.55 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.59 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.18 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.94 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.94 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.94 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 14.86 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.78 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.47 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 14.86 | 22.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.37 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.42 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.42 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.94 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.94 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.71 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.71 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.47 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 12.50 | -18.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.19 | 700.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.89 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.94 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.47 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.47 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.21 | 35.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.37 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.94 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.71 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.47 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 11.32 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.72 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.42 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.42 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.71 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.47 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.47 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 11.79 | -19.35% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.18 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.94 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.71 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | -80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.24 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 15.33 | 72.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.31 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.42 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.18 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.18 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.94 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.94 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.47 | -90.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.74 | -21.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.25 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.36 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.18 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.18 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 12.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 5.42 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.42 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.71 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 11.79 | 27.78% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.42 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.18 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.18 | -70.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.71 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.47 | -71.43% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 15.33 | -48.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.25 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.36 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.65 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.65 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.65 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.25 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8BW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |