DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9RD

DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9RD, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9RD 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 9RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9RD, encompassing approximately 4914 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 9RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsley Street with total crimes: 3

DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.168.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.19-22.58%
Vehicle crime84.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.6320.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Burglary40.8133.33%
Public order30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-84.62%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.843.33%
Criminal damage and arson136.31160.00%
Vehicle crime92.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.7836.36%
Anti-social behaviour56.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.95-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4825.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7825.00%
Vehicle crime55.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.02400.00%
Other theft51.02150.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.55-4.76%
Vehicle crime74.07-22.22%
Public order41.42100.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-83.33%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.56-34.38%
Vehicle crime94.27800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-42.86%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.5828.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.5116.67%
Burglary41.420.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences259.5619.05%
Criminal damage and arson65.0920.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.270.00%
Public order51.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202431
May 202430
April 202422
March 202425
February 202420
January 202421
December 202332
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Aldis Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rochford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Slaney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1