LEIGHSWOOD ROAD, WS9 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8AS

LEIGHSWOOD ROAD, WS9 8AS, Walsall has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.65 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8AS, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8AS area, explore the WS9 8AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS9 8AS area, visit the WS9 8AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (39.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS9 8AS 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

LEIGHSWOOD ROAD, WS9 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5339.6539.47%
Violence and sexual offences434.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.60-33.33%
Other theft11.300.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3838.35153.33%
Anti-social behaviour824.70166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Vehicle crime33.9050.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1518.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-50.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1017.55-47.37%
Vehicle crime46.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.60-20.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1923.405.56%
Vehicle crime612.35-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.10800.00%
Vehicle crime711.7016.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.25-80.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime620.15500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.25100.00%
Other crime32.600.00%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-40.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.750.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Shoplifting21.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.05-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.90-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.60-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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 offences921.4580.00%
Vehicle crime75.85600.00%
Shoplifting74.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.55100.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.000.00%
Other theft33.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231
September 20233

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8AS 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1