WS2 8JX, Walsall has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.76 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8JX, encompassing approximately 3338 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 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 22.76 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 8.99 | 116.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.40 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.50 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.20 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.20 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 21.86 | 16.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 10.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.40 | 700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.40 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.80 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.60 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 20.67 | 6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 9.29 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.40 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.10 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.20 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 21.57 | 31.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.69 | 900.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.00 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.80 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.20 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.20 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 17.67 | -4.35% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.59 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.10 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.50 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.50 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 17.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 6.89 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.70 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.10 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 17.07 | -41.03% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.89 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.80 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.20 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.90 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | -83.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 25.16 | 143.75% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.68 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.40 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.80 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.80 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.80 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.50 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.20 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.90 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 17.67 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.79 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.70 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.50 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.50 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.20 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.90 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 16.17 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.59 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.10 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.50 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.50 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | -80.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 18.57 | 26.32% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 7.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.80 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.20 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.20 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.90 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.90 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 19.17 | -52.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.69 | 125.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.70 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.10 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.80 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.50 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 20.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 11.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 40 |
A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
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 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 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 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8JX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 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 | 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 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |