WIDNEY AVENUE, WS9 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HF

WIDNEY AVENUE, WS9 8HF, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HF, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhill Way with total crimes: 2
  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2

WIDNEY AVENUE, WS9 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7357.14%
Other crime23.25100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.14-30.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.02100.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.91500.00%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.18-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.3633.33%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-55.56%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.660.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenhill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norfolk Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Greenwood Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coppy Hall Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lazy Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1