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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9AU

SOMERS ROAD, WS2 9AU, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9AU 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

SOMERS ROAD, WS2 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences119.7037.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.10300.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.34-57.89%
Public order32.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.45533.33%
Vehicle crime47.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.100.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 202319
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238
August 202319
July 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 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
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9AU 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Reservoir Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1