WS2 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8ND

WS2 8ND, Walsall has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.52 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8ND, encompassing approximately 3874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8ND area, explore the WS2 8ND Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8ND area, visit the WS2 8ND House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

WS2 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

WS2 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.488.33%
Shoplifting113.3522.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.8442.86%
Public order92.5812.50%
Drugs62.32100.00%
Other theft61.55100.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Bicycle theft31.29200.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.4561.11%
Anti-social behaviour127.4820.00%
Shoplifting93.1028.57%
Public order82.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.06600.00%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Burglary51.29150.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Other theft30.77-57.14%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.77-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.65233.33%
Public order82.580.00%
Other theft72.0640.00%
Shoplifting71.81-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.81-16.67%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.8478.57%
Shoplifting106.4511.11%
Public order82.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.0616.67%
Vehicle crime61.81-14.29%
Other theft51.550.00%
Possession of weapons41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.77-39.13%
Public order93.61800.00%
Shoplifting92.3250.00%
Vehicle crime72.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.8150.00%
Other theft51.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.48-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour105.94100.00%
Vehicle crime62.58-33.33%
Shoplifting61.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5533.33%
Other crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.29-23.53%
Vehicle crime96.7180.00%
Shoplifting82.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-50.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Other theft30.77-70.00%
Theft from the person30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.4236.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.770.00%
Other theft102.58400.00%
Vehicle crime52.58-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.29150.00%
Robbery41.29300.00%
Drugs31.0350.00%
Shoplifting30.77-25.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.558.70%
Vehicle crime136.458.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.35-28.57%
Public order42.58-20.00%
Shoplifting41.03-33.33%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft20.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.74-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.94100.00%
Vehicle crime123.61100.00%
Burglary93.10800.00%
Other theft82.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-40.00%
Shoplifting61.550.00%
Public order51.55150.00%
Possession of weapons41.29100.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.0311.11%
Other theft102.58233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.810.00%
Shoplifting61.5520.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.48-55.88%
Criminal damage and arson93.87350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3216.67%
Vehicle crime61.81-14.29%
Public order51.5525.00%
Shoplifting51.2925.00%
Other theft31.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.130.00%
Other theft98.770.00%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.810.00%
Possession of weapons41.550.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 20237
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 202310
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202429
May 202418
April 202425
March 202414
February 202423
January 202426
December 202334
November 202325
October 202323
September 202335
August 202315
July 202334

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238
September 202310
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 202312
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shaw Street
    Total10
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Blue Lane West
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Marsh Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burrowes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Adams Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Checketts Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Birch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Farringdon Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Birchills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wave Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Boulevard Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1