REEDSWOOD LANE, WS2 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QP

REEDSWOOD LANE, WS2 8QP, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QP, encompassing approximately 3593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS2 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

REEDSWOOD LANE, WS2 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.3629.41%
Public order66.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-57.14%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4613.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.79-21.05%
Other theft34.17-40.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8058.33%
Other theft55.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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 offences128.90-14.29%
Drugs33.340.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0716.67%
Burglary33.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.96-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson43.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3041.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-62.50%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2366.67%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.90-26.32%
Shoplifting53.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-62.50%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.290.00%
Drugs22.230.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202417
May 202415
April 202419
March 202412
February 202414
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Miner Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Birch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1