WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS2 9QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9QL

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS2 9QL, Walsall has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.65 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9QL 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 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9QL, encompassing approximately 2875 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)

WS2 9QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS2 9QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2831.6555.56%
Violence and sexual offences269.740.00%
Shoplifting199.04375.00%
Public order46.6133.33%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.04-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour189.040.00%
Vehicle crime66.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09150.00%
Shoplifting41.7433.33%
Possession of weapons31.3950.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.0452.63%
Anti-social behaviour1810.08125.00%
Vehicle crime56.2666.67%
Other theft41.7433.33%
Burglary31.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.3472.73%
Anti-social behaviour86.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.78100.00%
Other theft31.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.301100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.17-21.43%
Other theft63.83500.00%
Vehicle crime52.0966.67%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.480.00%
Robbery44.87100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other theft10.70-83.33%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.87-22.22%
Other theft64.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.48-28.00%
Public order36.26-25.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.74127.27%
Other theft48.69-80.95%
Public order41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2119.13-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences117.30-52.17%
Public order43.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Robbery21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2924.00-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences2310.08-8.00%
Public order48.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3025.737.14%
Violence and sexual offences2510.4325.00%
Vehicle crime88.69166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.78300.00%
Shoplifting41.39100.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2824.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
July 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202426
May 202429
April 202419
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 202318
November 202325
October 202311
September 202323
August 202325
July 202320

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202418
May 202418
April 20248
March 202412
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 202321
September 202329
August 202330
July 202328

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Shoplifting16
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wycliffe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bescot Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Old Pleck Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hillary Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wallows Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sheridan Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Merton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wednesbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Cornmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Truda Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dorothy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Smith Road
    Total1
    Public order1