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

Overview of Crime in WS2 0GB

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0GB, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.60 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0GB 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 0GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0GB, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS2 0GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Slim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Farmbridge Road with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD WEST, WS2 0GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.6071.43%
Violence and sexual offences114.80-35.29%
Vehicle crime34.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-66.67%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.8021.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80200.00%
Burglary42.40100.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Robbery20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.60-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour75.60250.00%
Robbery42.80300.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.6046.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.2036.36%
Criminal damage and arson96.00800.00%
Burglary73.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8020.00%
Vehicle crime52.4066.67%
Bicycle theft22.000.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2010.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.00-40.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.20-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.00500.00%
Vehicle crime52.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00150.00%
Public order42.00300.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2061.54%
Criminal damage and arson28.40-60.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.808.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00100.00%
Burglary31.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.20-25.00%
Burglary74.8040.00%
Vehicle crime72.80133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-28.57%
Other theft32.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-75.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.200.00%
Burglary52.800.00%
Other theft42.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202417
May 202414
April 202422
March 202415
February 202411
January 202410
December 202321
November 202313
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Slim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Farmbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Coronation Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Devon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weaver Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ravensbourne Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Chester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hopyard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1