WS2 8QG, Walsall has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.38 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WS2 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QG, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.38 | -96.88% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 43.01 | -15.79% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 12.18 | 78.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 9.52 | 6.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.09 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.05 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.05 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.28 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.90 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.52 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 37.30 | 31.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 14.46 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 5.71 | -6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.33 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.28 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.90 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.76 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.76 | -71.43% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 35.40 | -12.12% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 11.04 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.71 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.81 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.43 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.66 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.90 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.14 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 35.02 | 43.48% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 12.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.09 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.05 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.66 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 2.28 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.28 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.28 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.52 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 29.69 | -8.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 8.75 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 6.09 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.05 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.05 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.52 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.52 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.76 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 30.83 | -19.35% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 9.52 | 27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 5.33 | 266.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.19 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.43 | 16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.66 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.14 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 30.45 | -24.39% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 11.80 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.19 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.05 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.28 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.52 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.52 | -55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.52 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.76 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.76 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.76 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.76 | -90.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 44.16 | 78.26% |
| Other theft | 10 | 15.61 | 42.86% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.81 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.43 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.43 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.66 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.90 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.76 | -83.33% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 35.78 | 9.52% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 8.75 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.71 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.43 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.66 | 500.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.28 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.76 | -85.71% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 33.12 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.99 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.43 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.43 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.66 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.66 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.28 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.14 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.76 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 29.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 9.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8QG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |