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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9SH

DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9SH, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9SH, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 6
  • A4038 with total crimes: 3
  • Gower Street with total crimes: 2

DARLASTON ROAD, WS2 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.8920.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime55.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.630.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.3233.33%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.10-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson36.3250.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0544.44%
Vehicle crime36.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4728.57%
Vehicle crime34.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.53-41.67%
Vehicle crime53.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.3225.00%
Public order22.63100.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1633.33%
Burglary32.110.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.21200.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37-25.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Robbery21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.210.00%
Burglary11.58-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.210.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Darlaston Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Gower Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Woodwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Reservoir Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1