WS2 8UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8UL

WS2 8UL, Walsall has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8UL 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 8UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8UL, encompassing approximately 4267 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WS2 8UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Reedswood Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Reedswood Gardens with total crimes: 5

WS2 8UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1271.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.6228.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.1140.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Drugs20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.64150.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.260.00%
Other theft34.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-25.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7863.64%
Criminal damage and arson64.22-14.29%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17300.00%
Public order40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-60.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.97-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.58133.33%
Vehicle crime51.6466.67%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.73-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.674.17%
Criminal damage and arson45.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.62700.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-57.14%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.97-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour72.81250.00%
Burglary51.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.1766.67%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.50-17.39%
Public order44.45100.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.31155.56%
Criminal damage and arson105.3911.11%
Other theft32.3450.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.26800.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.11-72.73%
Robbery42.11300.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.890.00%
Other theft57.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202414
May 202418
April 202418
March 202411
February 202416
January 202425
December 202324
November 202312
October 202319
September 202323
August 20239
July 202333

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 202310
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 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 8UL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Miner Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Reedswood Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Reedswood Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reedswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Birchills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1