WS9 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8BN

WS9 8BN, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8BN, encompassing approximately 242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vigo Place with total crimes: 1
  • Merchants Way with total crimes: 1
  • Beecham Close with total crimes: 1

WS9 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft220.64100.00%
Vehicle crime18.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.130.00%
Public order14.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.130.00%

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
Burglary224.770.00%
Vehicle crime28.260.00%
Public order18.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.130.00%

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 crime212.38100.00%
Other theft18.260.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.130.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery14.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.380.00%
Vehicle crime18.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.380.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.380.00%
Public order18.260.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.380.00%
Other theft18.260.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.260.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft224.770.00%
Vehicle crime28.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.260.00%
Burglary14.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beecham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Empire Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brickyard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1