WS2 8NS, Walsall has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.68 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8NS, encompassing approximately 2629 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 48.68 | 40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 13.31 | -18.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 11.79 | 46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.37 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.80 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.42 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.42 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.28 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.76 | -87.50% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 47.54 | 31.03% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 14.45 | -19.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 9.51 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.04 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.04 | -46.15% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.66 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.90 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.52 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.52 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 | 46.40 | 19.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 11.79 | -9.38% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.03 | 8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.94 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.56 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.66 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.90 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.90 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.52 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 44.12 | 39.13% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 12.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 9.89 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.56 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.42 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 3.42 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.66 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.66 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.66 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 | 38.80 | 44.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 9.89 | 4.55% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.75 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.18 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.04 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.04 | -53.85% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.28 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.90 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.52 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.14 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 34.23 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 8.37 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.85 | 85.71% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.94 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.04 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.66 | -41.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.66 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.14 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.14 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.38 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 43.74 | -13.16% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 12.55 | 92.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 10.27 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.56 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.04 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.66 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.52 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.52 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.52 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.76 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 49.06 | 65.22% |
| Other theft | 16 | 14.45 | 77.78% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 6.09 | -51.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.32 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.42 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.42 | -46.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.04 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.04 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.66 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.52 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.76 | -60.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 29 | 45.26 | 70.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 11.03 | -11.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 8.75 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 5.71 | -15.38% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.18 | -35.71% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.42 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.28 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.90 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.14 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 43.36 | -3.70% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 9.89 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 6.47 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 5.32 | 18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.94 | 44.44% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.94 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.04 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.28 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.90 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.76 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 40.32 | 35.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 10.27 | -26.09% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.47 | 160.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.18 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.42 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.66 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 34.99 | -4.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 8.75 | -45.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.61 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.18 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.80 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.42 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.28 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 40.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 14.07 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 9.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8NS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |