MOORHEN CLOSE, WS8 6EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6EE

MOORHEN CLOSE, WS8 6EE, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.12 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6EE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 174 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6EE, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 6EE area, explore the WS8 6EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS8 6EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Croft Crescent with total crimes: 1

MOORHEN CLOSE, WS8 6EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.12-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour118.45266.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2731.15145.45%
Violence and sexual offences1514.26114.29%
Public order47.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.37-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.81-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.70250.00%
Vehicle crime23.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.59300.00%
Shoplifting126.34-47.83%
Vehicle crime46.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11100.00%
Public order22.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.1264.29%
Vehicle crime412.15300.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-70.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.54-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences107.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-50.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.76225.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.64100.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.79100.00%
Shoplifting84.2260.00%
Vehicle crime34.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.56-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.07142.86%
Violence and sexual offences128.98200.00%
Public order36.3450.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.15133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
September 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202415
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202427
June 202411
May 202412
April 202423
March 202414
February 202426
January 20248
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hussey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1