CHESTER PLACE, WS2 9UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UT

CHESTER PLACE, WS2 9UT, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UT 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 9UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UT, encompassing approximately 3300 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS2 9UT 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

CHESTER PLACE, WS2 9UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.1521.74%
Public order58.48150.00%
Vehicle crime51.51150.00%
Other theft41.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-71.43%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.45-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson76.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Other theft30.91-50.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Public order20.61-80.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.8441.38%
Public order1012.42233.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.03166.67%
Vehicle crime72.4275.00%
Other theft62.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-42.86%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.06-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour78.79250.00%
Vehicle crime42.12-42.86%
Other theft41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.4540.91%
Vehicle crime79.3940.00%
Other crime42.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-77.78%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.75-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour96.67350.00%
Vehicle crime52.73-28.57%
Other theft51.51400.00%
Public order51.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.8816.13%
Public order710.9175.00%
Vehicle crime72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.36-3.12%
Vehicle crime79.390.00%
Public order42.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21300.00%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.5439.13%
Vehicle crime79.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-60.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2316.36-23.33%
Vehicle crime76.97-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.51400.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.180.00%
Vehicle crime99.090.00%
Other theft52.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202441
May 202429
April 202431
March 202422
February 202436
January 202431
December 202332
November 202323
October 202330

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
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 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 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 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

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9UT 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. Primley Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ely Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Durham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Reservoir Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Durham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Madison Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1