SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UD

SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UD, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UD 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 9UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UD, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS2 9UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7
  • Pargeter Street with total crimes: 4

SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2536.84%
Criminal damage and arson45.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-71.43%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.60-53.66%
Criminal damage and arson104.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2540.00%
Public order41.58-42.86%
Theft from the person30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.3395.24%
Criminal damage and arson109.23233.33%
Public order72.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-44.44%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.68-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-57.14%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.9319.05%
Criminal damage and arson75.6340.00%
Vehicle crime61.5850.00%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Public order40.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-70.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.255.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.73100.00%
Other theft62.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3525.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.68-41.18%
Vehicle crime54.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.7030.77%
Vehicle crime57.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.3518.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.85150.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-62.50%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.904.76%
Anti-social behaviour84.9560.00%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202419
June 202441
May 202421
April 202425
March 202421
February 202420
January 202434
December 202326
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pargeter Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Road Precinct
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1