LEIGHSWOOD AVENUE, WS9 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8AU

LEIGHSWOOD AVENUE, WS9 8AU, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8AU, encompassing approximately 1650 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge By-Pass with total crimes: 2
  • Wall Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Broad Meadow with total crimes: 1

LEIGHSWOOD AVENUE, WS9 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0633.33%
Vehicle crime42.42100.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.240.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.09100.00%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-60.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

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 offences54.8525.00%
Vehicle crime23.03-50.00%
Public order11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson412.72100.00%
Other crime42.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime42.42300.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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 offences44.2433.33%
Public order22.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-33.33%
Burglary11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.12100.00%
Vehicle crime44.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42200.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
October 20231

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 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 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1