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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9PY

MOAT ROAD, WS2 9PY, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.70 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9PY 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 9PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9PY, encompassing approximately 4378 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9PY 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 9PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.7024.14%
Criminal damage and arson48.22-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-80.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.90-38.30%
Criminal damage and arson136.6230.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9742.86%
Public order42.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-85.71%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.5674.07%
Criminal damage and arson1010.73100.00%
Public order82.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.83-22.22%
Other theft71.6040.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.17125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-16.67%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2512.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.3750.00%
Public order51.37-16.67%
Other theft41.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-60.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.16-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.4842.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.28133.33%
Other theft61.60200.00%
Public order61.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.16-16.67%
Public order77.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6040.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.14-16.67%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.7028.57%
Vehicle crime68.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.14100.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.103.70%
Anti-social behaviour86.3960.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-60.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.390.00%
Burglary66.170.00%
Possession of weapons51.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202429
June 202447
May 202427
April 202427
March 202424
February 202435
January 202442
December 202336
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
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 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 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 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9PY 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. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1