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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BE

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BE, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BE 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 9BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BE, encompassing approximately 2249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 9BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • Berkeley Street with total crimes: 2

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8957.14%
Criminal damage and arson24.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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 offences78.45-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.11-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.4550.00%
Vehicle crime52.67150.00%
Burglary32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-66.67%

In May 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 offences1310.6718.18%
Criminal damage and arson45.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.22-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.8950.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.220.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Public order10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.56-30.00%
Vehicle crime33.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.56-41.18%
Vehicle crime64.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-40.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.00240.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.5666.67%
Public order22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.78-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 202317
November 20235
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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
October 20233

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 9BE 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. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Aldis Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1