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

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HH

WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HH, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HH, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Greenhill Way with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2

WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3928.57%
Burglary32.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences74.79-30.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7150.00%
Other theft33.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-60.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.66100.00%
Vehicle crime52.55150.00%
Shoplifting41.60300.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.8733.33%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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 offences42.870.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.71-50.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39166.67%
Vehicle crime42.55300.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.150.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 8HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Greenhill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coppy Hall Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1