BESCOT DRIVE, WS2 9DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9DF

BESCOT DRIVE, WS2 9DF, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.67 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9DF 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 9DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9DF, encompassing approximately 2303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9DF area, explore the WS2 9DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 9DF area, visit the WS2 9DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 9DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4

BESCOT DRIVE, WS2 9DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1418.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.08-23.08%
Shoplifting94.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.91200.00%
Public order22.60-75.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.8018.18%
Public order85.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.1733.33%
Robbery41.74300.00%
Shoplifting31.7450.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3383.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.04300.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.08-14.29%
Shoplifting32.60-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.7657.14%
Violence and sexual offences74.78250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0416.67%
Public order33.04-25.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.040.00%
Public order42.60-20.00%
Theft from the person21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2914.29%
Shoplifting63.4750.00%
Public order52.600.00%
Robbery32.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.720.00%
Shoplifting43.04-63.64%
Robbery31.740.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.72450.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.780.00%
Public order43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Other theft11.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.42-58.82%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Other theft41.74-82.61%
Shoplifting21.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2323.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.990.00%
Vehicle crime57.380.00%
Shoplifting32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 202414
April 20247
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 202323

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. A461
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fellows Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1