GOWER STREET, WS2 9AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9AS

GOWER STREET, WS2 9AS, Walsall has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9AS, encompassing approximately 4167 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 9AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsley Street with total crimes: 3

GOWER STREET, WS2 9AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences219.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.04100.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.600.00%
Robbery41.920.00%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-80.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4419.05%
Criminal damage and arson106.0066.67%
Vehicle crime82.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-16.67%
Public order21.20100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4420.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-25.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6023.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.0425.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08100.00%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2041.67%
Vehicle crime44.08-55.56%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.88-53.85%
Vehicle crime92.88800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-42.86%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.3623.81%
Criminal damage and arson76.2416.67%
Burglary21.68-60.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5631.25%
Criminal damage and arson65.0420.00%
Burglary51.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.840.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202415
June 202425
May 202421
April 202421
March 202417
February 202417
January 202412
December 202326
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Aldis Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1