DICKINSON DRIVE, WS2 9DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9DL

DICKINSON DRIVE, WS2 9DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.21 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9DL 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 9DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9DL, encompassing approximately 1831 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)

WS2 9DL 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

DICKINSON DRIVE, WS2 9DL 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1426.210.00%
Shoplifting127.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.55-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.82-80.77%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Burglary32.18200.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.55-83.33%

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 behaviour2640.4173.33%
Shoplifting1814.20260.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.8350.00%
Public order68.19200.00%
Robbery43.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1522.93-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.190.00%
Shoplifting55.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.73300.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2024.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.9242.86%
Other theft35.4650.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Public order21.64-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.37133.33%
Public order43.820.00%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%

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 behaviour813.10700.00%
Public order44.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-62.50%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

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 offences812.0133.33%
Public order44.370.00%
Shoplifting32.1850.00%
Robbery31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.0150.00%
Other theft33.28200.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Robbery31.640.00%
Shoplifting21.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences46.010.00%
Shoplifting32.18200.00%
Other theft11.64-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.19-69.23%
Burglary32.18200.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Other theft21.09-91.30%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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 theft2325.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences1312.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 202323

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202313

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202418
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202426
June 202415
May 202420
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 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 9DL 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. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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