WS2 8NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8NP

WS2 8NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.12 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8NP 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 8NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8NP, encompassing approximately 3020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4148 with total crimes: 10
  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

WS2 8NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.123000.00%
Shoplifting1810.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.960.00%
Public order75.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Other theft61.990.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-96.15%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.47-7.14%
Shoplifting158.6136.36%
Anti-social behaviour124.9750.00%
Public order83.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.650.00%
Other theft61.99500.00%
Drugs51.9966.67%
Bicycle theft31.6650.00%
Other crime20.99-33.33%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.163.70%
Shoplifting119.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.64-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.65500.00%
Public order41.99-55.56%
Robbery31.32200.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Other theft10.66-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.49-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour118.94266.67%
Public order93.640.00%
Shoplifting82.98-27.27%
Other theft62.6520.00%
Vehicle crime51.9925.00%
Possession of weapons51.660.00%
Drugs31.66-25.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-88.89%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.4777.78%
Shoplifting1110.5922.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.64350.00%
Public order92.980.00%
Other theft52.98-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.6666.67%
Drugs41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-40.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.52-33.33%
Public order95.9628.57%
Shoplifting92.98-10.00%
Other theft62.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.66300.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.513.85%
Shoplifting108.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.31100.00%
Public order72.65133.33%
Other theft32.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-90.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.84-39.53%
Vehicle crime108.6166.67%
Shoplifting83.31100.00%
Other theft52.65-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Theft from the person31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-57.14%
Robbery30.990.00%
Public order30.99-62.50%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.76115.00%
Other theft1214.24200.00%
Public order83.97166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.650.00%
Vehicle crime62.32-33.33%
Drugs51.990.00%
Burglary51.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-60.00%
Shoplifting41.32-42.86%
Robbery31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.8317.65%
Anti-social behaviour106.6211.11%
Vehicle crime93.3128.57%
Shoplifting72.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.32133.33%
Drugs52.32400.00%
Bicycle theft41.660.00%
Other theft41.32-63.64%
Public order31.32-25.00%
Burglary30.99-62.50%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.840.00%
Other theft115.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.640.00%
Burglary82.980.00%
Vehicle crime72.650.00%
Shoplifting62.320.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202415
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20241
July 202426
June 202428
May 202427
April 202432
March 202418
February 202427
January 202426
December 202343
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4148
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaw Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Short Acre Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. B4210
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 11. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Marlow Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1