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

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TD

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8TD, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TD 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 8TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TD, encompassing approximately 1793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 8TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Primley Close with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS2 8TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.13100.00%
Vehicle crime43.35-33.33%
Public order12.230.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.35-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.82166.67%
Vehicle crime64.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-40.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0266.67%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.02-25.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2333.33%
Other theft12.230.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.8160.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7180.00%
Vehicle crime55.0266.67%
Burglary42.790.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.790.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20234

A total of 3 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1