WS2 9PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9PD

WS2 9PD, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.99 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9PD 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 9PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9PD, encompassing approximately 1428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Graphic Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WS2 9PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.99-48.57%
Public order512.60-54.55%
Vehicle crime53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.50100.00%
Possession of weapons22.80-50.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Robbery21.40-33.33%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3552.49118.75%
Public order1124.49120.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.70133.33%
Vehicle crime54.90150.00%
Possession of weapons43.50100.00%
Other theft32.800.00%
Robbery32.1050.00%
Burglary32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-66.67%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 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 offences1629.396.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.20200.00%
Public order54.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-40.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Possession of weapons22.10100.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-71.43%
Burglary11.40-50.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime710.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9066.67%
Public order43.50-33.33%
Burglary22.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-66.67%
Robbery21.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.0942.86%
Vehicle crime714.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.90200.00%
Public order64.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20200.00%
Burglary32.1050.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Theft from the person22.100.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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 offences1427.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime89.80100.00%
Public order55.60150.00%
Drugs23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons11.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour414.000.00%
Vehicle crime42.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Drugs11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.693.45%
Anti-social behaviour421.00-20.00%
Other theft42.80300.00%
Robbery32.80200.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.40-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.0961.11%
Anti-social behaviour520.3066.67%
Vehicle crime43.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-50.00%
Public order32.10-40.00%
Robbery12.100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1842.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime712.60-12.50%
Burglary64.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.20-14.29%
Public order54.2025.00%
Other theft53.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.5050.00%
Possession of weapons32.1050.00%
Shoplifting32.100.00%
Drugs22.100.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3649.690.00%
Vehicle crime825.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.600.00%
Other theft64.900.00%
Public order44.200.00%
Possession of weapons22.800.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202435
May 202416
April 202415
March 202420
February 202414
January 202420
December 202330
November 202329
October 202318
September 202336

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 9PD 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. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Checketts Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Equestrian Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upper Short Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pleck Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Rollingmill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Corporation Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tasker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dairy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wave Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boulevard Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Short Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1