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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9QL

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS2 9QL, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.91 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9QL 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 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9QL, encompassing approximately 2875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

WS2 9QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 4

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS2 9QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.91-42.31%
Other theft135.22333.33%
Shoplifting124.52-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour64.17-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.0966.67%
Burglary41.7433.33%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 theft2119.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.300.00%
Public order43.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202426
June 202426
May 202429
April 202419
March 202411
February 202414
January 202414
December 202318
November 202325
October 202311

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202428
June 202418
May 202418
April 20248
March 202412
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 202321

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202419
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Bescot Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Regal Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Rochford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Whitmore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bescot Road
    Total1
    Public order1