WS9 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8DU

WS9 8DU, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8DU, encompassing approximately 1153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Aldridge By-Pass with total crimes: 2
  • Merchants Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 8DU 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-60.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.34400.00%
Burglary34.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60200.00%
Other theft22.60-66.67%

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 crime1019.95150.00%
Other theft68.67500.00%
Burglary25.20-33.33%
Public order11.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4750.00%
Burglary32.600.00%
Other theft12.600.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.27250.00%
Vehicle crime26.07-33.33%
Burglary11.730.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.88200.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-33.33%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.94-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Public order22.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-33.33%
Other theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.74150.00%
Vehicle crime44.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47200.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.880.00%
Other theft34.340.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1