WOODSIDE WAY, WS9 0HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 0HY

WOODSIDE WAY, WS9 0HY, Walsall has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.14 per 1,000 population. This WS9 0HY 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 0HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 0HY, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (39.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS9 0HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 9
  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3

WOODSIDE WAY, WS9 0HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5326.1439.47%
Anti-social behaviour221.65-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-75.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3824.92171.43%
Violence and sexual offences815.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.8940.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.27200.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6671.43%
Shoplifting104.90-47.37%
Public order44.08300.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.705.56%
Violence and sexual offences77.76133.33%
Vehicle crime42.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.481700.00%
Vehicle crime67.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-40.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-66.67%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.45400.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.99500.00%
Shoplifting62.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-25.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.580.00%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202438
June 202414
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harborough Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1