WALTON ROAD, WS9 8HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HN

WALTON ROAD, WS9 8HN, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HN 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 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HN, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS9 8HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Road with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2

WALTON ROAD, WS9 8HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.07180.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37200.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Burglary21.26-33.33%
Other crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.01-50.00%
Shoplifting52.1166.67%
Burglary32.110.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

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 offences108.8566.67%
Vehicle crime34.2150.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1750.00%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, 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 crime46.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-20.00%
Shoplifting31.6950.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7925.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.210.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-33.33%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0616.67%
Vehicle crime32.9550.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.17100.00%
Shoplifting32.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 offences35.480.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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 8HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leasowe Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1