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

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UG

SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UG, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UG 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 9UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UG, encompassing approximately 3655 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS2 9UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Primley Avenue with total crimes: 7

SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.04-3.57%
Public order57.3966.67%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.05-36.36%
Vehicle crime57.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Other theft31.09-40.00%
Public order30.82-72.73%
Other crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.5329.41%
Public order1112.04266.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.01100.00%
Vehicle crime62.1950.00%
Other theft51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-16.67%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.1430.77%
Anti-social behaviour69.30500.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.400.00%
Vehicle crime87.1114.29%
Other crime42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-88.89%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.69-39.53%
Anti-social behaviour97.11350.00%
Vehicle crime72.46-12.50%
Public order61.91-25.00%
Other theft51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.8830.30%
Vehicle crime811.7614.29%
Public order82.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.87-2.94%
Vehicle crime79.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.91400.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.1336.00%
Vehicle crime69.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-77.78%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

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 offences2516.41-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson96.84125.00%
Vehicle crime62.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-60.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.960.00%
Vehicle crime98.480.00%
Possession of weapons52.460.00%
Other theft51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202428
June 202444
May 202434
April 202426
March 202426
February 202443
January 202433
December 202334
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9UG 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. Primley Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flaxhall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scarborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1