WS2 8JA, Walsall has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.72 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8JA, encompassing approximately 3741 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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 22.72 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 9.09 | -8.33% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.94 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.41 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.87 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.87 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.87 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 21.11 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.21 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.14 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.14 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.34 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.53 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.71 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 7.48 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.21 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.87 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.34 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.34 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.80 | -88.89% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 20.05 | 106.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 8.82 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.41 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.41 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.34 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.80 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 15.77 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.28 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.41 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.14 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.07 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.07 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.80 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 16.57 | -11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 8.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.87 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.34 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.34 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.80 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 19.78 | -19.05% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 9.09 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.14 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.07 | -62.50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.80 | -62.50% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.80 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.80 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 25.12 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 11.23 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.41 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.14 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.14 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.60 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.34 | -55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.07 | -63.64% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.07 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 16.57 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.81 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.94 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.41 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.60 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.80 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.80 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 18.71 | -16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.61 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.41 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.14 | 600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.60 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.60 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.07 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.07 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 19.51 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.68 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.67 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.14 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.60 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.34 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.34 | -28.57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 15.23 | -69.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.01 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.67 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.87 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.60 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.34 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.80 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.80 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 24.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 13.10 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8JA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |