JESSEL ROAD, WS2 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QU

JESSEL ROAD, WS2 8QU, Walsall has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.23 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QU, encompassing approximately 4875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WS2 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blue Lane West with total crimes: 9
  • Miner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7

JESSEL ROAD, WS2 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.2315.15%
Anti-social behaviour107.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0580.00%
Shoplifting81.8533.33%
Public order61.6450.00%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.1573.68%
Anti-social behaviour106.7711.11%
Shoplifting62.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2366.67%
Public order41.03-20.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.46-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour93.90200.00%
Other theft51.85-16.67%
Public order51.030.00%
Shoplifting51.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-57.14%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.5158.82%
Criminal damage and arson75.5440.00%
Other theft61.44100.00%
Public order51.2325.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.62-62.50%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.08-26.09%
Shoplifting83.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Public order41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-66.67%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.46-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour94.72200.00%
Shoplifting61.850.00%
Burglary31.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.516.25%
Shoplifting66.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Burglary40.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.9568.42%
Anti-social behaviour86.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.64700.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-20.00%
Robbery30.82200.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.62-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.9050.00%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Burglary21.03-60.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.46-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour84.10300.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime51.03400.00%
Burglary51.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.540.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202433
May 202419
April 202427
March 202417
February 202423
January 202434
December 202332
November 202319
October 202320
September 202327

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 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 8QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blue Lane West
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Miner Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Burrowes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Adams Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Checketts Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Birch Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Farringdon Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Birchills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1