WS9 0BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 0BG

WS9 0BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This WS9 0BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 0BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 0BG, encompassing approximately 2439 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 0BG area, explore the WS9 0BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 0BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaydon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Paddock Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Walsall Road with total crimes: 1

WS9 0BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.92600.00%
Drugs22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-87.50%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-50.00%
Public order31.6450.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.560.00%
Shoplifting43.28300.00%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3333.33%
Public order33.28200.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-45.45%
Shoplifting52.460.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 0BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gaydon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harborough Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parkhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dartmouth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1