FARRINGDON STREET, WS2 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8NH

FARRINGDON STREET, WS2 8NH, Walsall has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.38 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8NH, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8NH area, explore the WS2 8NH 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: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Miner Street with total crimes: 10
  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 10

FARRINGDON STREET, WS2 8NH 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.384300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.520.00%
Shoplifting113.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.880.00%
Other theft82.360.00%
Public order82.100.00%
Burglary82.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-97.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour1510.487.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.9337.50%
Shoplifting112.8822.22%
Public order102.8842.86%
Other theft72.62133.33%
Bicycle theft41.83300.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.1029.63%
Anti-social behaviour149.170.00%
Shoplifting93.6728.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.36700.00%
Public order72.10-30.00%
Burglary61.83200.00%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Other theft30.79-66.67%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.00-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour147.07250.00%
Public order103.670.00%
Other theft92.6250.00%
Shoplifting72.36-36.36%
Possession of weapons51.8325.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.05118.75%
Shoplifting119.1737.50%
Public order102.88-9.09%
Other theft62.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.57100.00%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.24-48.39%
Public order114.19120.00%
Shoplifting82.8814.29%
Other theft52.10400.00%
Vehicle crime51.3166.67%
Possession of weapons41.3133.33%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.07-11.43%
Shoplifting78.12-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8325.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-62.50%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.43-16.67%
Shoplifting99.17200.00%
Vehicle crime82.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-50.00%
Other theft31.05-72.73%
Theft from the person30.7950.00%
Robbery30.79-25.00%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Drugs20.79-66.67%
Public order20.52-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.5061.54%
Other theft1111.00266.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.88300.00%
Vehicle crime72.10-22.22%
Public order71.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.83-22.22%
Drugs61.83100.00%
Robbery41.57100.00%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Shoplifting31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.55-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour96.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.360.00%
Public order42.36-33.33%
Shoplifting41.05-33.33%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other theft30.79-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Burglary20.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.600.00%
Burglary103.930.00%
Vehicle crime92.620.00%
Other theft82.360.00%
Public order62.100.00%
Shoplifting61.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 20241
July 202440
June 202435
May 202427
April 202435
March 202416
February 202431
January 202435
December 202342
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Miner Street
    Total10
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shaw Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Short Acre Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Wave Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1