WS9 0DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 0DJ

WS9 0DJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This WS9 0DJ 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 0DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 0DJ, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 0DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stonelea with total crimes: 2
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 2

WS9 0DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-85.71%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.47100.00%
Vehicle crime73.17-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.77100.00%
Burglary31.58-40.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%

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 crime1114.241000.00%
Other theft64.350.00%
Burglary52.3766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-60.00%
Robbery21.58100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.290.00%
Burglary33.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.50-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.9666.67%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5237.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.70-11.11%
Public order43.17100.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.70-10.00%
Shoplifting63.56500.00%
Public order22.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.52-23.08%
Public order43.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0862.50%
Shoplifting55.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1750.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. High Ridge
    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
  • 15. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1