WESTBROOK AVENUE, WS9 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 0BU

WESTBROOK AVENUE, WS9 0BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This WS9 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 0BU, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3
  • Red House Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 2

WESTBROOK AVENUE, WS9 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.94100.00%
Vehicle crime52.55-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1111.500.00%
Other theft63.51500.00%
Burglary41.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-66.67%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.309.09%
Burglary43.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0310.00%
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.39-50.00%
Public order41.9233.33%
Other theft31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.98-14.29%
Shoplifting53.83400.00%
Public order31.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.47400.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.22-7.69%
Shoplifting53.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.150.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 202411
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Red House Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Speedwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gretton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bonner Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Ridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Myatt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parkhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dartmouth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1