WS2 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HU

WS2 0HU, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WS2 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cairn Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

WS2 0HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences199.105.56%
Vehicle crime54.55400.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.31-14.29%
Public order41.440.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6866.67%
Public order41.20300.00%
Shoplifting30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.030.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202423
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202319
September 202318
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Slim Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Quilter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Attlee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1