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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8RN

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RN, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8RN, encompassing approximately 4272 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 8RN 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
  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences149.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.64200.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

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 offences127.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.32-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson33.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences178.8941.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.9820.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-40.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17150.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.68-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences196.7946.15%
Vehicle crime44.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2630.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences104.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Burglary10.94-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences146.327.69%
Vehicle crime33.28-25.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences137.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 202417
March 202412
February 20249
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 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 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8RN 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. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bentley New Drive
    Total1
    Public order1