WS2 8LJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.39 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2829 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 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 24.39 | 110.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.42 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.53 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.83 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.12 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.41 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.06 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 10.96 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.53 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.12 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.77 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 11.66 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.41 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.71 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 12.73 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.24 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.12 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 10.60 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.06 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.06 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 12.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.53 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.47 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.12 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.41 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 7.42 | -41.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.71 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 12.37 | 183.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.41 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.06 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.71 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.71 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 12.02 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.47 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 2.47 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.12 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.71 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 13.79 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.95 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.47 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.41 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.06 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.71 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.35 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 11.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.53 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.77 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.41 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.06 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.71 | -81.82% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | -87.50% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 19.09 | 175.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.89 | -47.37% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.53 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.18 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.83 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.12 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.71 | -85.71% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 18.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 6.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.83 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 35 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 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 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 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
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 8LJ 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 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 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 | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 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 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |