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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QW

REEDSWOOD LANE, WS2 8QW, Walsall has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QW, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8QW area, explore the WS2 8QW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8QW area, visit the WS2 8QW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS2 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 10
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Dalkeith Street with total crimes: 5

REEDSWOOD LANE, WS2 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.50-13.04%
Burglary75.32600.00%
Other theft41.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In July 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 offences2311.7135.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-33.33%
Public order41.06100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2513.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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 offences157.18-6.25%
Other theft33.99-40.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1145.45%
Other theft54.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.71-21.43%
Drugs32.930.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

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 offences146.650.00%
Burglary33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.7233.33%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5145.45%
Vehicle crime34.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.45-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.93150.00%
Burglary41.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202423
June 202417
May 202415
April 202416
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8QW 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. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Green Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Reedswood Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1