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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TA

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8TA, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TA 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 8TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TA, encompassing approximately 2208 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Primley Close with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.15-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3411.11%
Vehicle crime24.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0680.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.070.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5366.67%
Other theft22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.72100.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.24-11.11%
Burglary33.62200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.240.00%
Vehicle crime24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8TA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Madison Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Moorside Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1