WS9 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 1AB

WS9 1AB, Walsall has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.17 per 1,000 population. This WS9 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 1AB, encompassing approximately 1778 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 1AB area, explore the WS9 1AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS9 1AB area, visit the WS9 1AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (153.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS9 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WS9 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3833.17153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1021.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6266.67%
Burglary22.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.18-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour55.62400.00%
Vehicle crime42.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-33.33%
Public order22.25100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.685.56%
Vehicle crime610.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.12800.00%
Vehicle crime810.1260.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.500.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Other crime32.250.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.430.00%
Shoplifting22.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.12-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.37-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-71.43%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.5580.00%
Vehicle crime75.060.00%
Shoplifting73.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94300.00%
Burglary22.25-33.33%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.120.00%
Burglary32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202415
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

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

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total34
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Rectory Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hatherton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hobs Hole Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Leighswood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1