WS9 8FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8FN

WS9 8FN, Walsall has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.72 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8FN 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 8FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8FN, encompassing approximately 581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 8FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limestone Close with total crimes: 1

WS9 8FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%

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 arson25.160.00%
Public order13.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.880.00%
Burglary13.440.00%
Other crime11.720.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.720.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.440.00%

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 crime25.16-33.33%
Other theft13.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.3250.00%
Other crime15.160.00%
Other theft11.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.320.00%
Burglary23.440.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Limestone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1