WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HB

WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HB, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HB, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Heygate Way with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.97-9.09%
Burglary32.760.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.42-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8085.71%
Vehicle crime23.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0875.00%
Vehicle crime51.93400.00%
Burglary51.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.760.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.80-37.50%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.0414.29%
Vehicle crime12.21-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.80133.33%
Vehicle crime51.93400.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heygate Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hereford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookfield Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Coppy Hall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Aldwych Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mountford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1