WS9 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8DL

WS9 8DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8DL, encompassing approximately 1934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS9 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Bonner Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Middlemore Lane with total crimes: 3

WS9 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.34-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07200.00%
Burglary31.55-40.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.470.00%
Other theft65.690.00%
Burglary53.1025.00%
Robbery22.58100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.27-33.33%
Burglary43.10100.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.75125.00%
Burglary24.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.240.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7225.00%
Shoplifting52.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.40600.00%
Shoplifting53.620.00%
Vehicle crime42.5833.33%
Other theft32.070.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.62-25.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.69300.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.240.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20243
February 20243
December 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bonner Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Middlemore Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. High Ridge
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Moss Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gretton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1