WESTGATE, WS9 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8EX

WESTGATE, WS9 8EX, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8EX, encompassing approximately 795 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Ridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Middlemore Lane West with total crimes: 1

WESTGATE, WS9 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.54-62.50%
Burglary23.77100.00%
Other theft12.51-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime820.110.00%
Other theft610.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.540.00%
Burglary11.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.030.00%
Public order12.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.80100.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.51100.00%
Other theft12.510.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.800.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.77-33.33%
Other theft12.510.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 8EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Ridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Middlemore Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1