NORTHGATE, WS9 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8AF

NORTHGATE, WS9 8AF, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8AF, encompassing approximately 2071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8AF area, explore the WS9 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Road with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 2

NORTHGATE, WS9 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.52160.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.41-60.00%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.66150.00%
Vehicle crime44.83100.00%
Shoplifting31.9350.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.280.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.21-20.00%
Shoplifting31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In March 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 offences55.3166.67%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.350.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.830.00%
Vehicle crime32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2450.00%
Shoplifting32.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.280.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leasowe Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. B4152
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1