HEREFORD CLOSE, WS9 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8HX

HEREFORD CLOSE, WS9 8HX, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8HX, encompassing approximately 2462 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2

HEREFORD CLOSE, WS9 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9316.67%
Other theft32.840.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.72-25.00%
Burglary32.44200.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.720.00%
Public order33.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1233.33%
Other theft33.25200.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 offences68.1250.00%
Vehicle crime52.44150.00%
Shoplifting42.03300.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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 offences43.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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
Burglary33.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-40.00%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

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 offences58.93-28.57%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.84-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.310.00%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norfolk Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beecham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1