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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9SB

DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9SB, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9SB, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS2 9SB 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 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.719.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-40.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.13-24.14%
Vehicle crime85.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-16.67%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-83.33%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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 offences2916.1020.83%
Criminal damage and arson126.87140.00%
Vehicle crime82.84166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.8950.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.669.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
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 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2125.00%
Vehicle crime41.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6629.41%
Vehicle crime65.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Other theft40.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.82-5.56%
Vehicle crime64.03-33.33%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.42-41.94%
Vehicle crime94.26800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-50.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.3747.62%
Criminal damage and arson87.340.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.66-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9733.33%
Burglary41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 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 offences2512.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.920.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202422
June 202429
May 202424
April 202422
March 202422
February 202417
January 202418
December 202331
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 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 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
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 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 9SB 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. Sadlers Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hough Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Slaters Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Hucker Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Slaters Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1