BESCOT ROAD, WS2 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9DG

BESCOT ROAD, WS2 9DG, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9DG, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WS2 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Phillip Road with total crimes: 5
  • Slaney Road with total crimes: 4

BESCOT ROAD, WS2 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.61-18.18%
Public order64.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-28.57%
Robbery42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-50.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences1113.6183.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18300.00%
Public order31.81200.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

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 behaviour1412.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.350.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.72200.00%
Public order32.72-25.00%
Shoplifting31.3650.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.620.00%
Public order42.7233.33%
Shoplifting21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-75.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7133.33%
Public order33.630.00%
Robbery31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.160.00%
Burglary22.720.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.900.00%
Shoplifting32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.71-60.00%
Burglary32.72200.00%
Drugs21.36100.00%
Other theft20.91-91.30%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2319.96-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences1510.4387.50%
Shoplifting16.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2418.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.890.00%
Vehicle crime33.630.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202323
September 202324

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Phillip Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Slaney Road
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Hillary Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wallows Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bryan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. M6
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bescot Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hough Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Smith Road
    Total1
    Public order1