WOODWARDS CLOSE, WS2 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9RL

WOODWARDS CLOSE, WS2 9RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9RL 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 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9RL, encompassing approximately 4732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS2 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4

WOODWARDS CLOSE, WS2 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.4112.12%
Public order47.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.316.45%
Vehicle crime96.9780.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9033.33%
Other theft31.69-40.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.00-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson126.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5450.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Public order51.06150.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.9485.71%
Criminal damage and arson68.24200.00%
Vehicle crime41.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.09-22.22%
Vehicle crime54.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-33.33%
Robbery30.850.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.89-10.00%
Vehicle crime75.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48500.00%
Other theft51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Drugs40.85300.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.9315.38%
Vehicle crime76.340.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.56-21.21%
Vehicle crime75.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48200.00%
Other theft41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.143.12%
Criminal damage and arson46.97-55.56%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.103.23%
Criminal damage and arson96.7650.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85100.00%
Robbery40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-50.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.550.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202433
June 202431
May 202439
April 202421
March 202427
February 202430
January 202426
December 202333
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
November 20233
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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1