WS2 8LL, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8LL, encompassing approximately 2053 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 2.92 | -86.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 0.97 | -96.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.97 | -92.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.49 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 93.51 | 10.87% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 24.84 | 35.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 20.45 | 87.50% |
| Public order | 15 | 14.61 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.31 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 6.82 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.87 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.87 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.44 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.44 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.49 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.49 | -83.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 75.00 | 6.98% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 22.40 | -38.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 15.10 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.79 | -35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.38 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.41 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.92 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.44 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.95 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.95 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 50 | 86.69 | 13.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 24.35 | -12.24% |
| Public order | 17 | 20.94 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.28 | -21.43% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.87 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.38 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 4.38 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.41 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.95 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.95 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 86.20 | 36.11% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 23.86 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 16 | 21.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.82 | 11.11% |
| Other theft | 10 | 4.87 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.87 | -10.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 4.38 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.90 | 700.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.90 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.44 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.49 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 72.56 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 17.53 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 17.53 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.79 | -6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.82 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.38 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.38 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.92 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.46 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 56.98 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 14.61 | -29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 11.69 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.31 | -35.71% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.38 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.90 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.90 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.95 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.46 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.46 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.97 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.97 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 71.59 | 30.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 16.56 | -37.74% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 16.07 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.82 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.84 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.38 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.41 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.92 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 92.53 | 15.22% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 25.81 | -31.58% |
| Other theft | 22 | 12.66 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 10.71 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.74 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 7.31 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.87 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.38 | -35.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.90 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.92 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.95 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | -83.33% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 87.66 | 15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 22.40 | 35.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 18.51 | -5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 7.79 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 6.82 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 5.84 | 9.09% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.84 | -35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.36 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.90 | 250.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.41 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.92 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.92 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.46 | -90.91% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 85.23 | -21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 19.48 | 21.74% |
| Other theft | 17 | 13.64 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 8.28 | 6.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 8.28 | 77.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 7.79 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.33 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 11 | 5.36 | 266.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.36 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.92 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.44 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.95 | -33.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 77.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 24.84 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.79 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 6.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 46 |
| May 2024 | 43 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8LL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |