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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QH

OLD BIRCHILLS, WS2 8QH, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QH, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WS2 8QH 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 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2714.78-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.6533.33%
Burglary71.97600.00%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Other crime40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.3021.74%
Anti-social behaviour66.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Public order41.2333.33%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5943.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.9466.67%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.43100.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.39-25.00%
Drugs32.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.40-30.43%
Public order43.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.62-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson45.67-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.05211.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.90133.33%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-20.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.40-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.2266.67%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.39-20.00%
Public order43.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences209.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.930.00%
Drugs31.970.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202428
June 202423
May 202416
April 202418
March 202412
February 202416
January 202423
December 202328
November 20239
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8QH 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. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Burrowes Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farringdon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1