NORFOLK NEW ROAD, WS2 8YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8YE

NORFOLK NEW ROAD, WS2 8YE, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8YE 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 8YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8YE, encompassing approximately 2834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS2 8YE 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

NORFOLK NEW ROAD, WS2 8YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.82-41.18%
Shoplifting53.53-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.23142.86%
Shoplifting96.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.17-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-12.50%
Shoplifting52.47-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting119.52-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences83.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.8880.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.3566.67%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.4142.86%
Public order33.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.41-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences72.470.00%
Public order32.47200.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting139.1762.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.47166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-14.29%
Public order32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05-36.36%
Other theft32.470.00%
Shoplifting31.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.940.00%
Shoplifting63.880.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 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
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8YE 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. Reedswood Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mason Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1