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

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HQ

WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8HQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HQ, encompassing approximately 3078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8HQ 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 8HQ 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 offences96.1750.00%
Burglary32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.90-40.00%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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 offences105.200.00%
Vehicle crime33.2550.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1742.86%
Other theft33.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Shoplifting10.65-75.00%
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 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1575.00%
Vehicle crime52.27150.00%
Shoplifting41.62300.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 offences42.9233.33%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
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 crime33.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.850.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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 8HQ 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. Greenwood Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1