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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BQ

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 9BQ 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

HOUGH ROAD, WS2 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences189.82157.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.8950.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.5112.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.95-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-77.78%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.40-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.2280.00%
Vehicle crime82.95166.67%
Burglary42.62300.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.5466.67%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.840.00%
Burglary34.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8427.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.58100.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Public order20.98100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.200.00%
Vehicle crime33.60-66.67%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.13-47.62%
Vehicle crime93.60800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4723.53%
Criminal damage and arson56.870.00%
Burglary21.64-50.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 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 offences1711.4530.77%
Criminal damage and arson55.560.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

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 offences1310.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20247
June 202419
May 202420
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411
January 202411
December 202321
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9BQ 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. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Aldis Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1