WELLFIELD ROAD, WS9 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8JD

WELLFIELD ROAD, WS9 8JD, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8JD, encompassing approximately 2732 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2

WELLFIELD ROAD, WS9 8JD 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8616.67%
Vehicle crime22.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences65.49-45.45%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3237.50%
Public order34.030.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22100.00%
Shoplifting22.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 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 crime55.8666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.830.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8625.00%
Vehicle crime51.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5633.33%
Burglary11.46-50.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.03-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.20-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.32266.67%
Public order34.03200.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1