WS2 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8LD

WS2 8LD, Walsall has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8LD, encompassing approximately 3606 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-62.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Stockton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Penkridge Close with total crimes: 4

WS2 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.03140.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.33-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-71.43%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.55-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.69123.08%
Public order78.04133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9450.00%
Other crime51.660.00%
Shoplifting51.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-71.43%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.87-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson73.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.94100.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9213.33%
Vehicle crime54.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-50.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.26-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.260.00%
Other crime34.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.090.00%
Other theft44.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.76-19.05%
Burglary34.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5450.00%
Possession of weapons35.820.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.65-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50200.00%
Other theft61.66200.00%
Burglary31.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.980.00%
Burglary54.990.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202429
June 202413
May 202417
April 202415
March 202417
February 202417
January 202417
December 202321
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stockton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1