WS9 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8DL

WS9 8DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8DL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS9 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Paddock Lane with total crimes: 2

WS9 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-25.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-80.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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 crime33.620.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Speedwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gretton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bonner Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. High Ridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Myatt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1