WS2 8TN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TN

WS2 8TN, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TN 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 8TN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TN, encompassing approximately 2183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Dalton Road with total crimes: 1

WS2 8TN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.04400.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04-14.29%
Public order22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58250.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92100.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.750.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.83-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.330.00%
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1