WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8PP

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8PP, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8PP 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 8PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8PP, encompassing approximately 4626 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8PP area, explore the WS2 8PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 8PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7
  • Dalkeith Street with total crimes: 5

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.6252.00%
Drugs48.21100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-78.57%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.56-47.92%
Criminal damage and arson145.4055.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.0337.50%
Public order62.38-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.6771.43%
Public order1110.38266.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.95-11.11%
Other theft51.7366.67%
Burglary31.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.46-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour96.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-50.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Public order30.65-57.14%
Other crime30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Drugs20.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.7031.82%
Public order76.2775.00%
Other theft61.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-37.50%
Other crime41.08100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.19-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson84.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.730.00%
Other theft71.73250.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-20.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.89-46.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Vehicle crime51.0825.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.9121.95%
Vehicle crime410.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-62.50%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-66.67%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.3546.43%
Criminal damage and arson88.86166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.0542.86%
Vehicle crime42.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.13-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour76.05600.00%
Vehicle crime61.5150.00%
Burglary61.30500.00%
Public order51.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-54.55%
Other theft31.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.430.00%
Other theft62.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202425
June 202448
May 202428
April 202429
March 202422
February 202427
January 202450
December 202341
November 202328
October 202328
September 202339

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202414
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dalkeith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Birchills Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rowland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1