WHITEHOUSE STREET, WS2 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8HR

WHITEHOUSE STREET, WS2 8HR, Walsall has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.76 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8HR, encompassing approximately 3076 residents.

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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)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littleton Street West with total crimes: 25
  • A4148 with total crimes: 10
  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 10

WHITEHOUSE STREET, WS2 8HR 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.763100.00%
Shoplifting2310.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.480.00%
Other theft75.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Public order61.950.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-97.06%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3432.83-12.82%
Shoplifting2011.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.50-18.75%
Other theft74.23600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-25.00%
Public order61.95100.00%
Drugs51.95400.00%
Other crime41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.9114.71%
Anti-social behaviour1612.68100.00%
Shoplifting105.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.25166.67%
Other crime32.6050.00%
Public order30.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons20.98-60.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Other theft10.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.936.25%
Shoplifting1211.0520.00%
Public order93.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.930.00%
Possession of weapons52.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.6366.67%
Other theft41.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-70.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.2810.34%
Shoplifting1010.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.25233.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.250.00%
Possession of weapons62.60200.00%
Public order61.95-33.33%
Other theft51.9566.67%
Drugs41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime31.30-25.00%
Other crime10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.0116.00%
Shoplifting129.43-7.69%
Public order93.90-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.6033.33%
Other theft31.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.030.00%
Shoplifting138.1330.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.23150.00%
Public order103.25150.00%
Other theft63.2520.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Robbery10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime108.130.00%
Shoplifting103.2511.11%
Other theft53.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-20.00%
Robbery41.300.00%
Public order41.30-55.56%
Theft from the person31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Burglary30.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.65-33.33%
Drugs10.65-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4034.78122.22%
Drugs1113.00120.00%
Vehicle crime103.5811.11%
Shoplifting93.25-25.00%
Public order92.93200.00%
Other theft72.930.00%
Burglary62.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.95-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.96-25.00%
Shoplifting125.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9012.50%
Vehicle crime92.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.9328.57%
Other theft72.930.00%
Bicycle theft52.280.00%
Drugs51.63400.00%
Robbery41.63100.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Burglary30.98-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.980.00%
Shoplifting127.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Other theft72.280.00%
Vehicle crime72.280.00%
Burglary72.280.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202420
June 202410
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20241
July 202434
June 202439
May 202434
April 202432
March 202429
February 202425
January 202425
December 202340
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 202311
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Littleton Street West
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. A4148
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leckie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1