PLECK ROAD, WS2 9HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9HD

PLECK ROAD, WS2 9HD, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.77 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9HD, encompassing approximately 4575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WS2 9HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wycliffe Grove with total crimes: 5

PLECK ROAD, WS2 9HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.773.03%
Vehicle crime97.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-28.57%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.52-13.16%
Criminal damage and arson107.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19250.00%
Vehicle crime51.53-28.57%
Public order51.0966.67%
Other theft41.090.00%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.0880.95%
Vehicle crime78.31133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Other theft40.87300.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.31-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour44.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-57.14%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.890.00%
Vehicle crime75.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.53150.00%
Other theft51.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Drugs40.87300.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.404.00%
Vehicle crime65.6820.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.27-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour65.46200.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.68-50.00%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.68-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson85.68100.00%
Burglary41.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.87100.00%
Robbery40.87100.00%
Possession of weapons30.87-25.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.24-3.33%
Public order56.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.87300.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Burglary30.87-40.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.770.00%
Other theft56.560.00%
Burglary51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202433
May 202438
April 202421
March 202426
February 202426
January 202425
December 202326
November 202326
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Alumwell Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wycliffe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Flaxhall Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Vicarage Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Reservoir Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. St Johns Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Old Pleck Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Scarborough Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Woodwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Reservoir Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Merton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1