WS2 9SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9SQ

WS2 9SQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9SQ, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS2 9SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dora Street with total crimes: 4
  • A4038 with total crimes: 3

WS2 9SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.077.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.3320.00%
Vehicle crime62.53100.00%
Burglary32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.9066.67%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 offences1210.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.0650.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7040.00%
Vehicle crime35.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Public order20.84100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4311.11%
Vehicle crime34.22-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.39-47.06%
Vehicle crime83.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.96142.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.170.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.9525.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.80300.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.170.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 202317
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Darlaston Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dora Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. A4038
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Gower Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Reservoir Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Hough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hucker Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Reservoir Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1