CHARLES STREET, WS2 9LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9LZ

CHARLES STREET, WS2 9LZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.58 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9LZ 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 9LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9LZ, encompassing approximately 1640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (3600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Park Street with total crimes: 22
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

CHARLES STREET, WS2 9LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3775.583600.00%
Shoplifting2722.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1316.460.00%
Public order117.92450.00%
Drugs96.700.00%
Possession of weapons65.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.66500.00%
Vehicle crime63.660.00%
Other theft53.660.00%
Other crime13.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.05-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.61-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-97.92%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48106.6729.73%
Shoplifting3929.26-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour2423.77200.00%
Public order1314.6318.18%
Criminal damage and arson117.9257.14%
Drugs106.7066.67%
Vehicle crime86.10-11.11%
Other theft74.88250.00%
Possession of weapons54.27-16.67%
Bicycle theft53.0525.00%
Robbery23.05-66.67%
Burglary21.22-60.00%
Other crime11.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4693.26-16.36%
Violence and sexual offences3728.04-2.63%
Public order1122.55-26.67%
Vehicle crime96.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.49-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.88-12.50%
Robbery64.2750.00%
Drugs63.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons63.66200.00%
Burglary53.660.00%
Bicycle theft43.05300.00%
Other crime32.44-25.00%
Theft from the person31.830.00%
Other theft21.83-81.82%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55103.0117.02%
Violence and sexual offences3833.52-2.56%
Public order1523.16-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour119.1422.22%
Other theft116.70120.00%
Drugs96.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.490.00%
Vehicle crime64.88-50.00%
Burglary53.66400.00%
Other crime43.05300.00%
Robbery42.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4799.9634.29%
Violence and sexual offences3928.6514.71%
Public order1723.7713.33%
Vehicle crime1210.3620.00%
Possession of weapons107.31233.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.10-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.490.00%
Robbery84.880.00%
Other theft54.8825.00%
Drugs43.05300.00%
Theft from the person22.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3582.8994.44%
Violence and sexual offences3421.3341.67%
Public order1520.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.14-8.33%
Vehicle crime106.7042.86%
Robbery86.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.88100.00%
Burglary44.88100.00%
Other theft42.44-42.86%
Theft from the person32.4450.00%
Possession of weapons31.83200.00%
Drugs11.83-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2456.08-7.69%
Shoplifting1814.63-51.35%
Anti-social behaviour1210.9720.00%
Vehicle crime77.31-46.15%
Other theft74.27-12.50%
Robbery64.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.660.00%
Drugs32.44-25.00%
Public order31.83-50.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Burglary21.22-71.43%
Theft from the person21.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3781.0754.17%
Violence and sexual offences2622.55-35.00%
Vehicle crime1315.85225.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.92-37.50%
Other theft86.10-52.94%
Burglary74.8875.00%
Theft from the person64.2750.00%
Public order63.66-50.00%
Robbery53.66-44.44%
Possession of weapons53.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05-60.00%
Drugs42.44-33.33%
Other crime12.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4092.04-9.09%
Shoplifting2424.38-31.43%
Other theft1714.63112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1610.3614.29%
Public order129.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.3166.67%
Robbery96.1080.00%
Drugs65.4950.00%
Burglary43.66300.00%
Vehicle crime42.44-55.56%
Theft from the person42.4433.33%
Other crime32.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.83-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4493.8718.92%
Shoplifting3526.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1421.33-6.67%
Public order128.530.00%
Bicycle theft97.3150.00%
Vehicle crime95.49-25.00%
Other theft85.49-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson64.88-40.00%
Robbery53.660.00%
Drugs43.05100.00%
Possession of weapons42.44-20.00%
Theft from the person32.4450.00%
Burglary11.83-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3795.690.00%
Shoplifting2522.550.00%
Other theft1715.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.360.00%
Vehicle crime129.140.00%
Public order127.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.310.00%
Burglary86.100.00%
Bicycle theft64.880.00%
Robbery53.660.00%
Possession of weapons53.050.00%
Theft from the person23.050.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20241
July 202448
June 202437
May 202438
April 202439
March 202434
February 202424
January 202426
December 202340
November 202344
October 202337

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202417
March 202415
February 20243
January 20246
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202439
June 202446
May 202455
April 202447
March 202435
February 202418
January 202437
December 202324
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202424
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 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 20234
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting10
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Park Street
    Total22
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Blue Lane West
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Paul'S Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shaw Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wave Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1