MOAT ROAD, WS2 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9PS

MOAT ROAD, WS2 9PS, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9PS 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 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9PS, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS2 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7

MOAT ROAD, WS2 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.0724.00%
Vehicle crime48.99-20.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.94-41.86%
Criminal damage and arson67.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.740.00%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Public order41.45-60.00%
Other crime31.16200.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.4843.33%
Public order1012.47233.33%
Other theft72.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.2336.36%
Anti-social behaviour88.70700.00%
Other theft42.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 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 offences2212.18-29.03%
Vehicle crime46.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Public order41.16-33.33%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.71-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour108.9942.86%
Vehicle crime62.90-33.33%
Public order61.74-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.26-13.16%
Vehicle crime99.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6116.67%
Public order72.03250.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.108.57%
Anti-social behaviour611.0220.00%
Vehicle crime61.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.2334.62%
Anti-social behaviour510.15-28.57%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.654.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.5440.00%
Vehicle crime52.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.58-60.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.840.00%
Vehicle crime67.250.00%
Other theft51.740.00%
Burglary51.450.00%
Possession of weapons51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202425
June 202443
May 202430
April 202422
March 202431
February 202433
January 202438
December 202335
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 9PS 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. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1