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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9QB

DRAYTON STREET, WS2 9QB, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9QB, encompassing approximately 4631 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 9QB area, explore the WS2 9QB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 9QB area, visit the WS2 9QB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS2 9QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7
  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4

DRAYTON STREET, WS2 9QB 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 Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.9540.91%
Drugs46.6933.33%
Other crime40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-71.43%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-80.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.55-51.11%
Criminal damage and arson144.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.0211.11%
Public order62.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.0873.08%
Criminal damage and arson129.72200.00%
Public order102.59233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.16-10.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.66-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour105.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-42.86%
Other theft40.860.00%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.6031.82%
Criminal damage and arson76.260.00%
Public order61.5150.00%
Vehicle crime61.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-50.00%
Other theft41.08-42.86%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.74-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour104.7542.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.1675.00%
Other theft71.51250.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-20.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.44-38.64%
Anti-social behaviour75.83133.33%
Vehicle crime51.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.08100.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.8246.67%
Vehicle crime79.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.4066.67%
Vehicle crime52.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2513.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.400.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202422
June 202445
May 202426
April 202429
March 202422
February 202427
January 202444
December 202330
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202414
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

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 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 9QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Jessel Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cairns Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rowland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hollyhedge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1