WS2 9BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BA

WS2 9BA, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BA 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 9BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BA, encompassing approximately 3572 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS2 9BA 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

WS2 9BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.52111.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.32100.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences98.40-59.09%
Vehicle crime52.52-44.44%
Robbery41.400.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-77.78%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
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 offences2213.4415.79%
Criminal damage and arson96.16125.00%
Vehicle crime92.52800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-66.67%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.36-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5253.85%
Vehicle crime35.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7230.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64100.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
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 offences106.1611.11%
Vehicle crime32.80-50.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime62.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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 offences218.9623.53%
Criminal damage and arson45.8833.33%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
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 offences179.2430.77%
Burglary44.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
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 offences139.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.640.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 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

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 9BA 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. A461
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Aldis Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1