VICTORY LANE, WS2 8TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TG

VICTORY LANE, WS2 8TG, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TG 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 8TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TG, encompassing approximately 2467 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 8TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reedswood Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 4

VICTORY LANE, WS2 8TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.16183.33%
Shoplifting96.8980.00%
Public order13.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.700.00%
Shoplifting52.43-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.73-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences64.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.9480.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.29-25.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.3242.86%
Violence and sexual offences44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.67-46.15%
Possession of weapons22.840.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.9262.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.32166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.24-14.29%
Public order32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.73-12.50%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Shoplifting31.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.81-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5414.29%
Shoplifting63.24-14.29%
Public order52.4366.67%
Vehicle crime42.03100.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1375.00%
Shoplifting72.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-40.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Shoplifting31.22-85.71%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 202418
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 202321

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Reedswood Park Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cavendish Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Bloxwich Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lister Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkview Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Basalt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1