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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8RL

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8RL, encompassing approximately 3261 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Southbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bentley Place with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.68150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5325.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-66.67%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.1350.00%
Vehicle crime61.84100.00%
Other crime41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.81-7.69%
Other theft63.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-25.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.36-18.75%
Vehicle crime43.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8133.33%
Vehicle crime74.910.00%
Other theft32.1550.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5933.33%
Vehicle crime73.680.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.59-43.75%
Vehicle crime72.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7314.29%
Vehicle crime94.910.00%
Burglary42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.730.00%
Vehicle crime94.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202416
April 202420
March 202412
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 20239
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Madison Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Southbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Primley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1