WS2 8XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8XA

WS2 8XA, Walsall has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8XA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8XA, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8XA area, explore the WS2 8XA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8XA area, visit the WS2 8XA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Reedswood Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Prospect Way with total crimes: 7

WS2 8XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.1644.44%
Violence and sexual offences76.38-22.22%
Possession of weapons43.4433.33%
Public order41.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.21350.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.42125.00%
Public order54.420.00%
Possession of weapons32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences44.91-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Shoplifting21.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.72125.00%
Shoplifting84.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.89-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-33.33%
Public order21.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.18-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9450.00%
Vehicle crime42.94300.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.7636.36%
Violence and sexual offences47.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.21120.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.4016.67%
Burglary33.440.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Other theft21.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-87.50%
Robbery10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.18300.00%
Other theft83.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9320.00%
Shoplifting52.94-58.33%
Drugs22.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order10.98-80.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.2120.00%
Public order55.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 202413
January 202415
December 202311
November 20235
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Reedswood Park Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prospect Way
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Innovation Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Reedswood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Six Towers Road
    Total1
    Public order1