WS9 8EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8EA

WS9 8EA, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8EA 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 8EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8EA, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8EA area, explore the WS9 8EA 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS9 8EA 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 8EA 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 offences49.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-80.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.76150.00%
Vehicle crime52.45-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Burglary31.96-40.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-83.33%

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 crime1115.161000.00%
Other theft65.380.00%
Burglary52.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.45-66.67%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.78-33.33%
Burglary32.93200.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4066.67%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.340.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.49-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.85500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.38-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.96-50.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.25800.00%
Shoplifting54.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.45300.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Public order10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.890.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 202411
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8EA 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. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. High Ridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1