WS9 8FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8FY

WS9 8FY, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8FY 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 8FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8FY, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2

WS9 8FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0240.00%
Burglary32.81200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41100.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, 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 crime32.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime46.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In January 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 offences32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.01200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.01-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-90.91%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.03120.00%
Public order34.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norfolk Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1