WS2 8LD, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8LD, encompassing approximately 3606 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 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 19.69 | 123.08% |
| Public order | 7 | 8.04 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.94 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.39 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.39 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.83 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 8.87 | -23.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.60 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.94 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.55 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 11.92 | 13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.71 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.39 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.83 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.55 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 10.26 | -11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.66 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.28 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.83 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.55 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 11.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.71 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.83 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 7.76 | -19.05% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.71 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 10.54 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 5.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.28 | -88.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.65 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.88 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.50 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.66 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.66 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.28 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 9.98 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.99 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 10.54 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.44 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.39 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.11 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -87.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.28 | -83.33% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.59 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.77 | 166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.22 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.66 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.11 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.83 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.83 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 12.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8LD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |