WESTGATE, WS9 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8BS

WESTGATE, WS9 8BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.51 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8BS, encompassing approximately 137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Countess Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Pool View with total crimes: 1
  • Blenheim Close with total crimes: 1

WESTGATE, WS9 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order243.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.50-60.00%
Burglary114.500.00%
Other theft17.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences558.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.25100.00%
Drugs114.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.510.00%
Burglary114.500.00%
Vehicle crime17.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour17.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour587.01400.00%
Vehicle crime336.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences221.75-33.33%
Public order114.500.00%
Other crime17.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences387.010.00%
Burglary221.750.00%
Other theft214.500.00%
Other crime214.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.500.00%
Vehicle crime17.250.00%
Possession of weapons17.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.75-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences436.25300.00%
Burglary129.000.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime121.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences221.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime114.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences558.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.250.00%
Public order17.250.00%
Burglary17.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary458.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.000.00%
Public order121.750.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.500.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime343.510.00%
Other theft121.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
July 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Countess Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pool View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Blenheim Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edinburgh Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1