BIRCHILLS STREET, WS2 8NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8NG

BIRCHILLS STREET, WS2 8NG, Walsall has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.59 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8NG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8NG, encompassing approximately 4471 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (4300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 10
  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 10
  • Mary Street with total crimes: 8

BIRCHILLS STREET, WS2 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.594300.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.840.00%
Other theft82.460.00%
Burglary81.790.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Drugs51.120.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-97.44%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.585.41%
Anti-social behaviour128.720.00%
Shoplifting92.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.0114.29%
Other theft61.79200.00%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Drugs31.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.1154.17%
Anti-social behaviour128.279.09%
Shoplifting72.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.57250.00%
Public order71.5716.67%
Burglary51.57400.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.09-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour115.37175.00%
Other theft72.4640.00%
Public order61.5720.00%
Shoplifting51.3425.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.9840.91%
Criminal damage and arson66.9320.00%
Other theft51.3425.00%
Public order51.12-50.00%
Shoplifting41.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8933.33%
Possession of weapons30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.98-18.52%
Public order104.92400.00%
Shoplifting82.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.7925.00%
Possession of weapons41.12300.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-70.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.75-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour106.0466.67%
Shoplifting62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.89-57.14%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.55-17.78%
Vehicle crime78.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-33.33%
Shoplifting61.34100.00%
Burglary41.34300.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.35114.29%
Criminal damage and arson910.06350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.01-40.00%
Other theft72.01600.00%
Vehicle crime51.57-16.67%
Drugs31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.52-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour154.707.14%
Vehicle crime63.3520.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-66.67%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.810.00%
Shoplifting63.130.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Burglary51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 20241
July 202439
June 202437
May 202424
April 202431
March 202422
February 202427
January 202437
December 202345
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Miner Street
    Total10
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Wave Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1