WS2 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9EJ

WS2 9EJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9EJ, encompassing approximately 1685 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS2 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Brineton Street with total crimes: 3

WS2 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.18-18.52%
Vehicle crime413.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-33.33%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.05-22.86%
Public order416.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.37100.00%
Other crime32.37200.00%
Other theft31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.78-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.1752.17%
Public order820.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.75600.00%
Other theft54.1566.67%
Possession of weapons42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.3643.75%
Anti-social behaviour413.65300.00%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Public order21.78-33.33%
Burglary11.19-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.96-27.27%
Vehicle crime79.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1533.33%
Burglary32.3750.00%
Public order31.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-80.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.49-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour513.06400.00%
Vehicle crime42.97-50.00%
Public order42.37-42.86%
Drugs32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Burglary21.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.27-16.13%
Vehicle crime815.43300.00%
Public order74.75250.00%
Burglary24.15100.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.7024.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.40150.00%
Vehicle crime22.97100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.554.17%
Anti-social behaviour214.84-60.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour514.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97100.00%
Vehicle crime42.3733.33%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Robbery21.780.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.19-60.00%
Burglary11.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.270.00%
Other theft512.460.00%
Possession of weapons52.970.00%
Public order42.970.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202427
June 202435
May 202423
April 202416
March 202422
February 202426
January 202431
December 202325
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 3. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1