WS2 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8HF

WS2 8HF, Walsall has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.51 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8HF, encompassing approximately 3277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4148 with total crimes: 10
  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

WS2 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.513100.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.760.00%
Shoplifting155.190.00%
Public order84.580.00%
Other theft72.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.140.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-96.15%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.24-7.14%
Shoplifting147.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.279.09%
Public order83.66100.00%
Other theft62.44500.00%
Drugs61.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Other crime21.22-33.33%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.493.70%
Anti-social behaviour118.540.00%
Shoplifting103.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.05600.00%
Public order42.14-50.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Possession of weapons20.92-60.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.27-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour118.24266.67%
Public order83.36-20.00%
Shoplifting62.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.8325.00%
Possession of weapons51.5325.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Drugs31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-88.89%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.9373.68%
Shoplifting1010.0711.11%
Public order103.0511.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.05350.00%
Possession of weapons42.7533.33%
Drugs41.2233.33%
Other theft41.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-50.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.44-36.67%
Public order95.8028.57%
Shoplifting92.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-25.00%
Other theft51.8325.00%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.273.45%
Shoplifting109.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.05100.00%
Public order72.44133.33%
Other theft42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Possession of weapons31.2250.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-90.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.58-32.56%
Vehicle crime108.85100.00%
Shoplifting83.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.440.00%
Other theft41.22-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-62.50%
Robbery30.920.00%
Public order30.92-62.50%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Drugs20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.21138.89%
Other theft913.1280.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7514.29%
Public order82.44300.00%
Vehicle crime52.44-44.44%
Drugs51.5325.00%
Burglary51.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-66.67%
Shoplifting41.22-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.4933.33%
Vehicle crime93.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.75133.33%
Shoplifting52.14-16.67%
Other theft51.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.530.00%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Burglary31.22-57.14%
Robbery20.920.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.580.00%
Other theft106.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.050.00%
Burglary72.750.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Shoplifting61.830.00%
Vehicle crime61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20241
July 202426
June 202428
May 202427
April 202433
March 202419
February 202430
January 202429
December 202343
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4148
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Short Acre Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1