WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0BS

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0BS 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 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0BS, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0BS area, explore the WS2 0BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WS2 0BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.4233.33%
Vehicle crime41.96-42.86%
Other theft31.96200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.74300.00%
Vehicle crime73.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.43-25.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.81-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.43-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson913.2512.50%
Vehicle crime94.42-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-71.43%
Public order10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1422.5755.56%
Violence and sexual offences86.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.93600.00%
Burglary43.430.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.930.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%

In January 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 offences811.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Vehicle crime31.96-25.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.870.00%
Vehicle crime42.94-73.33%
Other crime11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1516.6815.38%
Violence and sexual offences67.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1313.25160.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.38166.67%
Public order23.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.450.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bentley Mill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carriers Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1