HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BB

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BB, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BB, encompassing approximately 3207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9BB area, explore the WS2 9BB 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 (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9BB 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
  • A4038 with total crimes: 3

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BB 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 offences78.42-56.25%
Vehicle crime52.18-37.50%
Robbery41.560.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-77.78%
Burglary20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1623.08%
Criminal damage and arson94.99125.00%
Vehicle crime82.81700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.73-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3538.46%
Criminal damage and arson35.61-25.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 offences136.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.05100.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.920.00%
Public order22.49100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.6133.33%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.55-25.00%
Burglary42.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.04-36.84%
Other theft33.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.730.00%
Vehicle crime35.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 202318
November 20239
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
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 9BB postcode area is presented below.

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