WS9 8EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8EG

WS9 8EG, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8EG, encompassing approximately 659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8EG 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
  • Merchants Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 8EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime415.16-60.00%
Other theft26.07-66.67%
Burglary23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%

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 crime1030.33900.00%
Other theft615.16500.00%
Burglary29.10-33.33%
Public order13.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.52-50.00%

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
Burglary315.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.610.00%
Vehicle crime14.550.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Other theft11.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.610.00%
Vehicle crime14.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.580.00%
Shoplifting14.550.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

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 crime37.58-25.00%
Public order14.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.580.00%
Other theft16.070.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.07-20.00%

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 crime515.160.00%
Other theft37.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.550.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Middlemore Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Other theft1