WOODWARDS ROAD, WS2 9RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9RQ

WOODWARDS ROAD, WS2 9RQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9RQ 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 9RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9RQ, encompassing approximately 5061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 9RQ 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

WOODWARDS ROAD, WS2 9RQ 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 offences268.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-50.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.27-10.34%
Vehicle crime85.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.580.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-84.62%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.03-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.73225.00%
Vehicle crime92.57125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7850.00%
Public order51.19400.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.47100.00%
Vehicle crime45.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7933.33%
Other theft30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
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 offences156.32-31.82%
Vehicle crime42.96-42.86%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6837.50%
Vehicle crime74.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Other theft50.99150.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences165.93-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.16-14.29%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
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 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.30-4.35%
Vehicle crime74.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
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 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.71-8.00%
Burglary44.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-50.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences2510.08-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson84.9460.00%
Burglary51.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.140.00%
Public order50.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 202413
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202426
June 202429
May 202430
April 202415
March 202422
February 202416
January 202422
December 202323
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 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 20244
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 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 20242
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 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 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 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
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 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 9RQ 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. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Durham Place
    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