WS9 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8BZ

WS9 8BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.65 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8BZ, encompassing approximately 780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS9 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Middlemore Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Leighswood Road with total crimes: 2

WS9 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.120.00%
Burglary35.1250.00%
Other theft23.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1026.89900.00%
Other theft612.81500.00%
Burglary27.68-33.33%
Public order12.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary312.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.56100.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-66.67%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

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 crime37.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.56-75.00%

In March 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 offences48.960.00%
Burglary15.120.00%
Other theft11.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.530.00%
Vehicle crime23.840.00%
Other crime12.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.280.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.400.00%
Public order13.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.280.00%

In November 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 crime37.6850.00%
Other theft13.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.96100.00%
Vehicle crime22.56-60.00%
Drugs12.560.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.370.00%
Other theft26.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.560.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

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 offences23.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%

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 behaviour27.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.560.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
July 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 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 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Middlemore Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Leighswood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1