WS2 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8LJ

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 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Place with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 7

WS2 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.39110.00%
Public order107.42150.00%
Shoplifting83.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1233.33%
Possession of weapons41.41300.00%
Bicycle theft41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.96-37.50%
Shoplifting63.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12150.00%
Public order41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6633.33%
Vehicle crime45.660.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.73-20.00%
Shoplifting64.24100.00%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Possession of weapons41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6050.00%
Vehicle crime35.300.00%
Shoplifting31.06-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-66.67%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.370.00%
Shoplifting73.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.47500.00%
Other theft42.12300.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.42-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.37183.33%
Burglary46.01100.00%
Shoplifting31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.71-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.47133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.12400.00%
Burglary21.77-50.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7940.00%
Shoplifting74.95133.33%
Burglary42.47300.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-50.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 20236
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prospect Way
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Stockton Close
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Southmead Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bloxwich Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Northumberland Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shropshire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Six Towers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1