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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9DP

DICKINSON DRIVE, WS2 9DP, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.52 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9DP, encompassing approximately 1485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9DP area, explore the WS2 9DP 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: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4
  • A461 with total crimes: 3

DICKINSON DRIVE, WS2 9DP 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1419.520.00%
Shoplifting69.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-57.14%
Other crime12.020.00%
Public order10.67-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.50-12.50%
Public order54.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.36-28.57%
Robbery43.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.15133.33%
Violence and sexual offences49.42-33.33%
Shoplifting22.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

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 behaviour613.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.04200.00%
Shoplifting34.0450.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.440.00%
Public order24.04100.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-71.43%
Theft from the person11.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.710.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.0933.33%
Burglary22.690.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-25.00%
Other theft12.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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 offences410.09-69.23%
Burglary32.69200.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Other theft21.35-91.30%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 theft2327.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences1315.480.00%
Shoplifting18.750.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
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

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 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 9DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. A461
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Phillip Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fellows Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1