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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TZ

ARMSTRONG DRIVE, WS2 8TZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TZ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TZ 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

ARMSTRONG DRIVE, WS2 8TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences811.09100.00%
Shoplifting63.28-14.29%
Public order52.4666.67%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.62133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

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 offences47.39-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Shoplifting31.23-85.71%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
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
Shoplifting2117.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.620.00%
Other theft44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234
August 20234
July 202310

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 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8TZ 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. Parkview Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Basalt Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Red Brook Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Burgh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1