ART COURT, WS2 9EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9EF

ART COURT, WS2 9EF, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.29 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9EF 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 9EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9EF, encompassing approximately 1823 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9EF area, explore the WS2 9EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (-88.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-95.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-90.91% decrease)

WS2 9EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walsall (Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 1

ART COURT, WS2 9EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.29-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-95.74%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.55-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4798.1917.50%
Shoplifting3925.78-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour2521.39212.50%
Public order1713.7170.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.3337.50%
Drugs106.0366.67%
Other theft85.49166.67%
Vehicle crime84.390.00%
Possession of weapons54.39-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.7425.00%
Burglary22.74-60.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Robbery10.55-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4685.02-16.36%
Violence and sexual offences4025.23-4.76%
Public order1021.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime85.4914.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.39-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson84.3914.29%
Robbery64.3950.00%
Drugs63.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons63.2920.00%
Burglary53.290.00%
Bicycle theft42.74300.00%
Other theft32.19-72.73%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Other crime21.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5596.5417.02%
Violence and sexual offences4230.17-2.33%
Public order1423.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.680.00%
Other theft116.03120.00%
Drugs106.03100.00%
Vehicle crime75.49-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.84-22.22%
Burglary53.84400.00%
Possession of weapons52.74-50.00%
Other crime42.74300.00%
Robbery42.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4796.5434.29%
Violence and sexual offences4325.7834.38%
Public order2123.5923.53%
Vehicle crime1211.529.09%
Anti-social behaviour116.5822.22%
Possession of weapons106.03233.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.4928.57%
Robbery84.94-11.11%
Other theft54.390.00%
Drugs52.74400.00%
Theft from the person22.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3575.1594.44%
Violence and sexual offences3219.2014.29%
Public order1717.55466.67%
Vehicle crime119.3357.14%
Robbery96.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.9475.00%
Other theft53.84-28.57%
Burglary42.74100.00%
Theft from the person32.1950.00%
Possession of weapons31.6550.00%
Drugs11.65-75.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2853.760.00%
Shoplifting1815.36-51.35%
Anti-social behaviour129.879.09%
Other theft76.58-12.50%
Vehicle crime73.84-46.15%
Robbery63.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Drugs42.190.00%
Public order32.19-50.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Possession of weapons21.10-60.00%
Burglary21.10-71.43%
Theft from the person21.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3775.1554.17%
Violence and sexual offences2820.30-44.00%
Vehicle crime1315.36225.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.13-31.25%
Other theft86.03-57.89%
Burglary74.39133.33%
Theft from the person63.8420.00%
Public order63.29-64.71%
Robbery63.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons53.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74-63.64%
Drugs42.19-42.86%
Other crime12.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5093.2516.28%
Shoplifting2427.43-33.33%
Other theft1913.1690.00%
Public order1710.4241.67%
Anti-social behaviour169.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson118.7857.14%
Robbery96.0350.00%
Drugs74.94133.33%
Theft from the person53.8466.67%
Vehicle crime42.74-63.64%
Burglary32.19200.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4387.2210.26%
Shoplifting3623.5944.00%
Anti-social behaviour1419.75-12.50%
Public order127.680.00%
Vehicle crime116.58-8.33%
Other theft106.03-41.18%
Bicycle theft95.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.94-36.36%
Robbery63.8450.00%
Possession of weapons43.29-20.00%
Drugs32.1950.00%
Theft from the person31.6550.00%
Burglary11.65-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3987.76-26.42%
Shoplifting2521.3913.64%
Other theft1713.7141.67%
Anti-social behaviour169.3314.29%
Public order128.78100.00%
Vehicle crime126.5871.43%
Criminal damage and arson116.58-15.38%
Burglary96.03200.00%
Bicycle theft64.94200.00%
Possession of weapons53.2966.67%
Robbery42.74-33.33%
Theft from the person22.19-33.33%
Drugs21.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5380.090.00%
Shoplifting2229.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.680.00%
Other theft127.130.00%
Vehicle crime76.580.00%
Robbery63.840.00%
Public order63.290.00%
Theft from the person33.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.650.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Drugs21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202417
June 202410
May 202414
April 202421
March 202417
February 20243
January 20246
December 202317
November 202312
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202447
June 202440
May 202442
April 202443
March 202432
February 202428
January 202428
December 202350
November 202343
October 202339
September 202353

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202319
November 202310
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202446
May 202455
April 202447
March 202435
February 202418
January 202437
December 202324
November 202336
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20234
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walsall (Station)
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1