WS2 9BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BF

WS2 9BF, Walsall has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.82 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BF 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 9BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BF, encompassing approximately 4794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

WS2 9BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wycliffe Grove with total crimes: 5

WS2 9BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2819.82115.38%
Violence and sexual offences285.84-6.67%
Shoplifting175.84325.00%
Vehicle crime73.5540.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-92.31%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.0611.11%
Criminal damage and arson136.26225.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.7162.50%
Vehicle crime52.71-16.67%
Public order41.04100.00%
Shoplifting40.83300.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.3192.86%
Anti-social behaviour85.6360.00%
Vehicle crime61.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.09-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8546.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.59600.00%
Vehicle crime61.4620.00%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.88-34.78%
Vehicle crime53.13-16.67%
Public order31.04200.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8015.00%
Vehicle crime64.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25100.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.67-13.04%
Burglary34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5953.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Burglary30.830.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.13-48.28%
Public order53.1366.67%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.470.00%
Vehicle crime46.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202430
May 202427
April 202414
March 202422
February 202415
January 202423
December 202320
November 202323
October 202315
September 202329

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202413
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Shoplifting16
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wycliffe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Flaxhall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Scarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Vicarage Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Reservoir Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. St Johns Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Old Pleck Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Scarborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hillary Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Woodwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Merton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Burglary1