WS2 9XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9XS

WS2 9XS, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9XS 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 9XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9XS, encompassing approximately 3746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

WS2 9XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Alumwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Forrester Street Precinct with total crimes: 7

WS2 9XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.357.14%
Vehicle crime48.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-72.73%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.55-34.88%
Criminal damage and arson117.4722.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Public order31.07-70.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.4959.26%
Public order1011.48233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.67125.00%
Other theft82.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-12.50%
Possession of weapons31.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1517.39%
Anti-social behaviour87.21700.00%
Other theft42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.21-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.14-33.33%
Public order41.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-90.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.55-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour107.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.67100.00%
Public order61.60-14.29%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-57.14%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.8160.00%
Vehicle crime72.1440.00%
Public order71.87250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.0825.71%
Anti-social behaviour511.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.9529.63%
Anti-social behaviour69.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.4112.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.2160.00%
Vehicle crime42.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-60.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.410.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Possession of weapons51.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.330.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202428
June 202443
May 202427
April 202423
March 202428
February 202433
January 202444
December 202335
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
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 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 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9XS 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. Forrester Street Precinct
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Drayton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alum Well Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Southbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wolverhampton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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