CANNON STREET NORTH, WS2 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8BY

CANNON STREET NORTH, WS2 8BY, Walsall has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8BY, encompassing approximately 4075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-55.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WS2 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penkridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • B4210 with total crimes: 5

CANNON STREET NORTH, WS2 8BY 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.99-55.81%
Anti-social behaviour134.6630.00%
Vehicle crime63.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-44.44%
Burglary31.230.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Drugs30.74-40.00%
Other crime20.74-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.5943.33%
Anti-social behaviour1010.5542.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.450.00%
Vehicle crime52.2125.00%
Drugs51.23400.00%
Other crime41.2333.33%
Shoplifting30.98200.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.4611.11%
Criminal damage and arson97.36125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2140.00%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-50.00%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.4642.11%
Drugs56.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.230.00%
Public order51.23150.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Possession of weapons40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-20.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.04-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour54.6666.67%
Vehicle crime51.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.23150.00%
Possession of weapons41.230.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.2520.00%
Public order65.8920.00%
Burglary41.47100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.29-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour64.91100.00%
Public order51.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.767.41%
Other theft47.1233.33%
Public order30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2535.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.63-28.57%
Burglary41.2333.33%
Possession of weapons40.980.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-92.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.74-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson144.91180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.44250.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.2360.87%
Vehicle crime59.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In September 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 offences2312.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202443
June 202430
May 202427
April 202419
March 202424
February 202420
January 202429
December 202327
November 202320
October 202337
September 202323

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 202314
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lower North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leckie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1