WS2 9EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9EG

WS2 9EG, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.88 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9EG, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Vicarage Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Regal Drive with total crimes: 2

WS2 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.88-55.17%
Public order49.35-55.56%
Other theft32.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Possession of weapons22.16-50.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-71.43%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2943.86141.67%
Public order920.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.47600.00%
Other theft55.0366.67%
Possession of weapons43.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-50.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour48.63300.00%
Other theft32.8850.00%
Drugs22.16100.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-80.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.45-18.75%
Vehicle crime69.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.31150.00%
Public order33.590.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Other theft21.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-83.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour611.500.00%
Other theft44.3133.33%
Public order32.88-25.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.88-41.67%
Vehicle crime810.07300.00%
Public order45.75100.00%
Other theft32.88200.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Burglary11.44-80.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.01-23.81%
Burglary511.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-50.00%
Robbery21.44100.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.4890.91%
Vehicle crime415.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88200.00%
Public order32.16-25.00%
Robbery12.160.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.04-45.00%
Possession of weapons47.91300.00%
Public order42.88100.00%
Vehicle crime42.88-50.00%
Other theft42.8833.33%
Burglary32.880.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime814.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.750.00%
Burglary33.590.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Public order21.44-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2435.2341.18%
Public order717.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.03150.00%
Vehicle crime53.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5933.33%
Robbery22.88100.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.390.00%
Public order1412.220.00%
Vehicle crime510.070.00%
Other theft33.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202429
May 202412
April 202413
March 202416
February 202414
January 202424
December 202316
November 202321
October 202311
September 202320
August 202324
July 202317

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Vicarage Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upper Short Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pleck Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Rollingmill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tasker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dairy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Short Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1