ST JOHNS ROAD, WS2 9TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9TJ

ST JOHNS ROAD, WS2 9TJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9TJ 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 9TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9TJ, encompassing approximately 4438 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • A4038 with total crimes: 7
  • Ely Road with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS ROAD, WS2 9TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.3610.00%
Public order27.430.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.397.14%
Vehicle crime86.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%
Other theft21.35-60.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-90.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.42-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson106.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.2550.00%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Public order51.13150.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6263.16%
Criminal damage and arson66.98200.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.01-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour44.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.90-42.86%
Robbery30.900.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.62-20.69%
Vehicle crime75.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.58500.00%
Other theft51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.4626.09%
Vehicle crime66.530.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.91-17.86%
Vehicle crime65.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35150.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.2412.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.31-55.56%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.39-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson95.6380.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90100.00%
Robbery40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.310.00%
Possession of weapons41.130.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202430
June 202428
May 202431
April 202419
March 202423
February 202429
January 202423
December 202328
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
November 20233
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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1