HOLFORD AVENUE, WS2 9DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9DH

HOLFORD AVENUE, WS2 9DH, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.59 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9DH 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 9DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9DH, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS2 9DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4

HOLFORD AVENUE, WS2 9DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1422.590.00%
Shoplifting117.03-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson55.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-80.77%
Burglary22.51100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.50-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2633.6385.71%
Shoplifting1813.05260.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.03-27.27%
Public order64.02100.00%
Robbery43.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.08-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.0357.14%
Shoplifting55.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.57185.71%
Violence and sexual offences710.0416.67%
Shoplifting33.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.55-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.51200.00%
Public order33.01-25.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Burglary21.000.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.540.00%
Public order44.020.00%
Shoplifting32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-75.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5460.00%
Public order44.020.00%
Robbery32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.5425.00%
Burglary32.510.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.02-33.33%
Shoplifting32.01200.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences68.53-53.85%
Burglary33.01200.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Other theft21.00-91.30%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2321.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.540.00%
Shoplifting26.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202323

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202418
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202426
June 202414
May 202420
April 20247
March 20248
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fellows Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1