DRAYTON STREET, WS2 9PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9PP

DRAYTON STREET, WS2 9PP, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9PP 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 9PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9PP, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

WS2 9PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hollyhedge Lane with total crimes: 3

DRAYTON STREET, WS2 9PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.80-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson115.5210.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7612.50%
Public order52.26-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.2566.67%
Drugs31.250.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.31105.56%
Criminal damage and arson109.28233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.51-20.00%
Public order82.01166.67%
Other theft62.01100.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.51900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.75-50.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.290.00%
Public order65.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.295.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.01200.00%
Public order61.50100.00%
Other theft51.50150.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-50.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2011.03-56.52%
Vehicle crime85.02166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0120.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.0517.95%
Anti-social behaviour511.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-71.43%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.8144.44%
Criminal damage and arson79.78250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-45.45%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-33.33%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.0435.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.7757.14%
Vehicle crime62.760.00%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.02133.33%
Vehicle crime61.76100.00%
Public order51.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-42.86%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Other theft41.00-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.00200.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.5520.00%
Other theft97.52800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-22.22%
Public order31.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson96.27800.00%
Public order72.26-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-85.71%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.050.00%
Public order127.520.00%
Other theft73.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202437
May 202418
April 202421
March 202421
February 202420
January 202446
December 202339
November 202327
October 202320
September 202330
August 202325
July 202330

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
July 20234

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
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9PP 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. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Adams Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Forrester Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Checketts Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pargeter Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jessel Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. A454
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henry Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pleck Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hollyhedge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Neale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Birchills Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wave Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1