WS2 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9AH

WS2 9AH, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9AH, encompassing approximately 3616 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9AH area, explore the WS2 9AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 9AH area, visit the WS2 9AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slaney Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 3

WS2 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences98.29-59.09%
Vehicle crime52.49-44.44%
Robbery41.380.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-77.78%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2715.79%
Criminal damage and arson96.08125.00%
Vehicle crime92.49350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-71.43%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.78-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9533.33%
Vehicle crime45.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In March 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 offences157.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.15100.00%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.08-23.08%
Vehicle crime32.76-57.14%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.85-38.10%
Vehicle crime73.59600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.8523.53%
Criminal damage and arson45.8133.33%
Burglary21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1230.77%
Burglary44.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 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 offences139.95-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson53.5966.67%
Public order41.38-33.33%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.230.00%
Public order65.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202422
May 202419
April 202420
March 202415
February 202410
January 202413
December 202321
November 202317
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slaney Road
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 2. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Darlaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Gower Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bescot Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1