WS2 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BD

WS2 9BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.04 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BD, encompassing approximately 2362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS2 9BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axletree Way with total crimes: 28
  • Slaney Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4

WS2 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1819.0463.64%
Violence and sexual offences87.6260.00%
Shoplifting63.39500.00%
Robbery42.540.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1110.5822.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.1250.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3927.27%
Vehicle crime95.9228.57%
Shoplifting53.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Other theft10.85-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.5022.22%
Vehicle crime74.6675.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Public order41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0412.50%
Vehicle crime43.81-66.67%
Shoplifting31.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1212.27-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences85.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1914.8190.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.04-61.11%
Shoplifting42.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.66157.14%
Vehicle crime107.6242.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.2333.33%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.31-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1513.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.890.00%
Vehicle crime62.960.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 202412
January 202419
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 202318
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Axletree Way
    Total28
    Vehicle crime18
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slaney Road
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 3. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Darlaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gower Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Burglary1