WS2 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9RZ

WS2 9RZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9RZ, encompassing approximately 4134 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ely Road with total crimes: 3

WS2 9RZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.4344.44%
Anti-social behaviour36.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime74.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.69100.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.82-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson115.08120.00%
Vehicle crime42.660.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2610.88136.36%
Criminal damage and arson56.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.77-31.25%
Vehicle crime42.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 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 offences168.950.00%
Vehicle crime63.8720.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.53-15.79%
Vehicle crime53.87-44.44%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.19-9.52%
Vehicle crime94.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.505.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.08-62.50%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6417.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.8433.33%
Burglary41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202418
June 202421
May 202426
April 202411
March 202416
February 202416
January 202419
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 202411
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
November 20233
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9RZ 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. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Berkeley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1