WS2 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HU

WS2 0HU, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HU 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 0HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0HU, encompassing approximately 4177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0HU area, explore the WS2 0HU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 0HU area, visit the WS2 0HU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

WS2 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slim Road with total crimes: 10
  • Margaret Road with total crimes: 3
  • Appleyard Close with total crimes: 3

WS2 0HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.839.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.87250.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.27-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-77.78%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.0891.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.5111.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.3950.00%
Public order62.15500.00%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.90-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.87350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.42-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.35700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9275.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.830.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9423.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.98-31.58%
Public order33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.100.00%
Vehicle crime54.550.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202423
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slim Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Margaret Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Appleyard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Western Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Portal Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Quilter Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Everest Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edinburgh Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rowlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dyson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cairn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hawthorn Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Wavell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1