OLD BIRCHILLS, WS2 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QD

OLD BIRCHILLS, WS2 8QD, Walsall has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.36 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QD, encompassing approximately 3930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

WS2 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 10
  • Mary Street with total crimes: 8
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7

OLD BIRCHILLS, WS2 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.366.67%
Anti-social behaviour138.14116.67%
Burglary93.31350.00%
Public order52.29-28.57%
Other crime51.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Other theft41.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Drugs30.76-40.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.7811.11%
Public order77.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.78-25.00%
Drugs51.53400.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04400.00%
Public order31.27-40.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.455.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.34166.67%
Public order52.0466.67%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-87.50%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.09166.67%
Public order32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime20.51-60.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.41-21.05%
Other crime53.820.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.91-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson44.830.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.20-18.18%
Vehicle crime46.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.78450.00%
Other theft58.40150.00%
Vehicle crime51.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-42.86%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.89133.33%
Vehicle crime61.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.53400.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.920.00%
Public order44.580.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202430
June 202427
May 202421
April 202420
March 202415
February 202419
January 202427
December 202333
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8QD 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. Mary Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Penkridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Short Acre Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Stockton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Penkridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Southmead Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Ashdown Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Thornbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1