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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8QX

JESSEL ROAD, WS2 8QX, Walsall has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8QX, encompassing approximately 4917 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 8QX 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
  • Reedswood Gardens with total crimes: 5

JESSEL ROAD, WS2 8QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.1044.44%
Criminal damage and arson102.64100.00%
Public order62.03100.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.8366.67%
Other theft41.020.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.74-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour74.0740.00%
Other theft41.42-33.33%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.985.00%
Other theft64.27100.00%
Public order61.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.0266.67%
Vehicle crime31.02-50.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.07133.33%
Vehicle crime61.42100.00%
Public order41.22300.00%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Other theft30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-57.14%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.93-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.07133.33%
Burglary31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.579.38%
Criminal damage and arson57.12-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.02-20.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-50.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.8177.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.2225.00%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.34-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour113.6683.33%
Vehicle crime42.24-33.33%
Burglary30.81-25.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.96-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.47500.00%
Vehicle crime61.22500.00%
Public order51.22150.00%
Burglary41.02300.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-80.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.7861.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.90-9.09%
Other theft52.03400.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.76-56.10%
Criminal damage and arson113.66450.00%
Robbery42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-20.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other theft10.41-85.71%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.030.00%
Other theft78.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202424
May 202420
April 202421
March 202420
February 202420
January 202435
December 202332
November 202318
October 202322
September 202329
August 202318
July 202341

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 202310
August 202311
July 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8QX 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. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Adams Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Checketts Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Farringdon Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Birchills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1