ARMSTRONG DRIVE, WS2 8TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TZ

ARMSTRONG DRIVE, WS2 8TZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TZ 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 8TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TZ, encompassing approximately 2435 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS2 8TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3

ARMSTRONG DRIVE, WS2 8TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences69.85-57.14%
Shoplifting52.46-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.05300.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.68133.33%
Shoplifting95.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences67.800.00%
Shoplifting52.46-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
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
Shoplifting1110.68-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences64.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
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
Shoplifting1811.0980.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.39-25.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
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
Shoplifting108.6242.86%
Violence and sexual offences44.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.93-46.15%
Public order22.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-80.00%
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
Shoplifting138.6262.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.62166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.03-37.50%
Other theft42.050.00%
Shoplifting31.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order10.82-80.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences811.090.00%
Shoplifting63.280.00%
Public order52.460.00%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Reedswood Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1