SOMERS ROAD, WS2 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9AU

SOMERS ROAD, WS2 9AU, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9AU, encompassing approximately 2680 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9AU area, explore the WS2 9AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9AU 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

SOMERS ROAD, WS2 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences148.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.22200.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.33-41.67%
Vehicle crime52.61-16.67%
Robbery41.870.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-88.89%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.48200.00%
Vehicle crime63.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-33.33%
Public order20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.589.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.48-25.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9737.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.10100.00%
Public order11.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0914.29%
Vehicle crime32.98-25.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.97-63.16%
Vehicle crime42.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.45111.11%
Criminal damage and arson57.0966.67%
Burglary21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09-18.18%
Burglary33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.100.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 202319
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9AU 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. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1