WS2 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8RG

WS2 8RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8RG, encompassing approximately 4639 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7
  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4
  • Drayton Street with total crimes: 4

WS2 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.53-50.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.7214.29%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Public order30.86200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.51133.33%
Other theft31.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences166.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-50.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2753.85%
Criminal damage and arson64.3120.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-50.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.11-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Other theft41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.82-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.7671.43%
Vehicle crime45.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-62.50%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 offences125.82-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour82.59100.00%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Burglary11.08-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.100.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202414
June 202416
May 202416
April 202420
March 202413
February 202414
January 202424
December 202314
November 202312
October 202319

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
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1