THICKETT CLOSE, WS2 9RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9RG

THICKETT CLOSE, WS2 9RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9RG 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 9RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9RG, encompassing approximately 5083 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 9RG 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

THICKETT CLOSE, WS2 9RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.66-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson54.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-50.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.43-6.90%
Vehicle crime85.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.570.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-83.33%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.383.57%
Criminal damage and arson125.71200.00%
Vehicle crime82.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.5750.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8486.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.95-33.33%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0531.25%
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.180.00%
Other theft50.98150.00%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.90-30.43%
Vehicle crime63.15-14.29%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.66-4.17%
Vehicle crime74.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.87-4.00%
Burglary44.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-50.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.03-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson84.9260.00%
Burglary51.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.510.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202427
June 202429
May 202428
April 202415
March 202421
February 202416
January 202423
December 202324
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 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
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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 9RG 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. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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