MIDDLEMORE LANE, WS9 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8AN

MIDDLEMORE LANE, WS9 8AN, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.07 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8AN, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS9 8AN 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
  • Aldridge By-Pass with total crimes: 2

MIDDLEMORE LANE, WS9 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5143.0741.67%
Violence and sexual offences437.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.97-33.33%
Other theft11.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3638.62157.14%
Anti-social behaviour626.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4666.67%
Vehicle crime33.7150.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-50.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.82-47.37%
Vehicle crime47.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-25.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1922.285.56%
Violence and sexual offences414.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97200.00%
Vehicle crime32.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.37150.00%
Vehicle crime43.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.97-75.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime514.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7133.33%
Other crime32.970.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.9750.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.650.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Shoplifting21.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.40-20.00%
Shoplifting42.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Burglary11.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.57500.00%
Vehicle crime54.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.71200.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202436
June 202414
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1