WS2 9XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 9XX

WS2 9XX, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This WS2 9XX 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 9XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 9XX, encompassing approximately 2042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS2 9XX 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
  • Wave Close with total crimes: 4

WS2 9XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1320.00%
Vehicle crime68.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.03-53.12%
Vehicle crime67.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.94-14.29%
Public order52.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.47-60.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.77113.33%
Public order1015.66233.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.89600.00%
Possession of weapons53.430.00%
Other theft42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-42.86%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.34600.00%
Other theft43.43100.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-71.43%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.07-21.05%
Vehicle crime77.3416.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.4366.67%
Public order32.45-40.00%
Burglary21.47-33.33%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.4535.71%
Anti-social behaviour79.30133.33%
Vehicle crime63.43-14.29%
Public order52.9425.00%
Other theft42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime76.8575.00%
Public order43.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.11-19.23%
Vehicle crime410.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.52-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour512.73-16.67%
Other theft42.45300.00%
Robbery31.96200.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.200.00%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202415
June 202432
May 202415
April 202415
March 202419
February 202414
January 202421
December 202326
November 202329

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 9XX 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. Wave Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Brineton Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Checketts Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cavell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Waterfront Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wilbraham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1