WS2 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9BX

WS2 9BX, Walsall has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.62 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9BX, encompassing approximately 2582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)

WS2 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

WS2 9BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3035.6266.67%
Violence and sexual offences2911.6211.54%
Shoplifting1811.23260.00%
Public order46.97-20.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-57.14%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.4913.04%
Anti-social behaviour1810.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.97250.00%
Public order52.71150.00%
Vehicle crime51.94-16.67%
Shoplifting51.9466.67%
Possession of weapons21.94100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.564.55%
Anti-social behaviour208.9153.85%
Vehicle crime67.74100.00%
Other theft52.3266.67%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.6869.23%
Anti-social behaviour138.520.00%
Public order45.03100.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other theft31.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.041200.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.030.00%
Vehicle crime55.03400.00%
Other theft51.94400.00%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.62-7.14%
Shoplifting35.0350.00%
Robbery31.1650.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.77-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.550.00%
Other theft55.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Robbery20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.84-17.65%
Shoplifting35.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons20.77-33.33%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.39-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.49-10.53%
Other theft66.58-72.73%
Public order42.32100.00%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Drugs21.16-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2224.39-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences198.52-13.64%
Burglary47.36300.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2825.56-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences2210.8437.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3024.393.45%
Violence and sexual offences1611.62-5.88%
Vehicle crime86.20166.67%
Shoplifting43.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2924.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Vehicle crime36.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202426
May 202423
April 202422
March 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319
September 202322
August 202316
July 202317

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202418
May 202420
April 202413
March 202413
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 202322
September 202328
August 202330
July 202329

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9BX 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wycliffe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Phillip Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bescot Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Pleck Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hillary Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wallows Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bryan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Merton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cornmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dorothy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Smith Road
    Total1
    Public order1