WS9 8EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8EP

WS9 8EP, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.63 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8EP 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 8EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8EP, encompassing approximately 220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Countess Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Blenheim Close with total crimes: 1
  • Windsor Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 8EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order222.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.05-33.33%
Other theft19.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences331.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.58100.00%
Vehicle crime19.050.00%
Drugs14.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.05-75.00%
Other crime14.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour436.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.11-33.33%
Public order19.050.00%
Other crime14.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.320.00%
Burglary213.58100.00%
Other theft29.05100.00%
Vehicle crime29.05100.00%
Other crime29.050.00%
Possession of weapons19.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.16-25.00%
Burglary113.580.00%
Other theft14.530.00%
Vehicle crime14.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.11300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime113.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.6333.33%
Burglary118.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary436.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.110.00%
Public order113.580.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244

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

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May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Countess Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blenheim Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Edinburgh Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1