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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8RH

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RH, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8RH 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 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8RH, encompassing approximately 4031 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 8RH area, explore the WS2 8RH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 8RH area, visit the WS2 8RH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 8RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4
  • Drayton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Primley Close with total crimes: 4

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.947.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.72-42.86%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1410.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.4716.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.74200.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.98100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.95-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson33.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.50-75.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6741.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.2220.00%
Other crime41.490.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.71-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1935.71%
Vehicle crime44.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Burglary30.990.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.200.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 202417
March 202412
February 202410
January 202419
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1