WS9 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8BJ

WS9 8BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8BJ, encompassing approximately 831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middlemore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Leighswood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hatherton Place with total crimes: 2

WS9 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.030.00%
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41100.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Public order12.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.01-33.33%
Other theft12.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.01-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.620.00%
Other theft23.610.00%
Bicycle theft12.410.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-66.67%

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 behaviour38.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime37.22-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.610.00%
Public order12.410.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.420.00%
Other theft14.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft314.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.6150.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.610.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.410.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Middlemore Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Hatherton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leighswood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1