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

Overview of Crime in WS9 8BA

LEIGHSWOOD AVENUE, WS9 8BA, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8BA 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 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8BA, encompassing approximately 2096 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wall Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Broad Meadow with total crimes: 1

LEIGHSWOOD AVENUE, WS9 8BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.77150.00%
Vehicle crime42.39100.00%
Public order11.910.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-60.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 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 offences57.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.34-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 crime58.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Other crime41.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

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 behaviour33.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.770.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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