RIPON ROAD, WS2 9UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9UU

RIPON ROAD, WS2 9UU, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9UU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 9UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9UU, encompassing approximately 3610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-42.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS2 9UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 11
  • Madison Avenue with total crimes: 5

RIPON ROAD, WS2 9UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.45-42.22%
Criminal damage and arson97.20-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4975.00%
Vehicle crime41.94-42.86%
Other theft31.11-57.14%
Theft from the person30.8350.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Public order20.55-75.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.46150.00%
Public order82.77166.67%
Other theft72.2275.00%
Vehicle crime71.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-55.56%
Other theft41.110.00%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences3016.0615.38%
Vehicle crime98.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-63.64%
Other crime41.11300.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.73-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour117.20120.00%
Vehicle crime63.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.6650.00%
Other theft61.66200.00%
Public order51.66-28.57%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 offences3818.56-9.52%
Vehicle crime910.5328.57%
Public order72.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other theft21.11-60.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.8316.67%
Vehicle crime711.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.94150.00%
Other theft51.3866.67%
Public order41.38100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.5133.33%
Vehicle crime89.970.00%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-71.43%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.343.85%
Vehicle crime87.48-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.22600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-25.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.348.33%
Vehicle crime97.20-18.18%
Other theft52.49-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Possession of weapons41.11100.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.73-17.24%
Vehicle crime116.6537.50%
Other theft93.05800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.49-66.67%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.56-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson128.0320.00%
Vehicle crime83.3214.29%
Public order62.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-50.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.270.00%
Public order158.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.770.00%
Vehicle crime72.220.00%
Other theft51.940.00%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236
July 202315

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
August 20232

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202445
May 202430
April 202430
March 202426
February 202438
January 202442
December 202336
November 202327
October 202326
September 202324
August 202329
July 202332

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Alumwell Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Madison Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Southbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ely Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Manor Road Precinct
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bentley Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Moat Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Primley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Ripon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Friezeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bassett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Exeter Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Primley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Laneside Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Deepmore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1