ROCHESTER CROFT, WS2 8YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8YA

ROCHESTER CROFT, WS2 8YA, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8YA 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 8YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8YA, encompassing approximately 2799 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8YA 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
  • Davy Road with total crimes: 4

ROCHESTER CROFT, WS2 8YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.65-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.93300.00%
Shoplifting41.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.72137.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.79-25.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.36-90.91%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.08-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences83.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.860.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.2977.78%
Violence and sexual offences45.720.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.43-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3612.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.86100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.500.00%
Vehicle crime63.220.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202419
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavendish Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Davy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Crompton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priestley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stepping Stone Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Star Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1