SCARBOROUGH CLOSE, WS2 9TN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9TN

SCARBOROUGH CLOSE, WS2 9TN, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9TN 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 9TN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9TN, encompassing approximately 4167 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS2 9TN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • A4038 with total crimes: 7

SCARBOROUGH CLOSE, WS2 9TN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.9214.71%
Public order39.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-62.50%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.32-35.85%
Vehicle crime88.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-14.29%
Public order41.44-63.64%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-78.57%
Other theft20.72-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5325.4347.22%
Criminal damage and arson1412.72133.33%
Public order113.36266.67%
Other theft72.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.6816.67%
Vehicle crime41.68-20.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.8438.46%
Criminal damage and arson68.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4450.00%
Vehicle crime51.44-16.67%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.48-16.13%
Vehicle crime66.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-60.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-87.50%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.99-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour107.44900.00%
Other theft82.40700.00%
Vehicle crime71.92-22.22%
Public order51.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.20400.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.642.70%
Vehicle crime99.1250.00%
Public order72.1675.00%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.36-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour68.88200.00%
Vehicle crime61.44500.00%
Other theft51.44400.00%
Public order41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.2018.18%
Criminal damage and arson49.36-55.56%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-66.67%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.036.45%
Criminal damage and arson97.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16200.00%
Vehicle crime51.4425.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Robbery30.9650.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.72-66.67%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.600.00%
Possession of weapons67.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202434
June 202453
May 202436
April 202426
March 202431
February 202438
January 202437
December 202339
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
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 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alumwell Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 3. A4038
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kingsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodwards Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thickett Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wycliffe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Horseshoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dawley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Scarborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodwards Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vicarage Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1