HERBERT ROAD, WS9 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8JR

HERBERT ROAD, WS9 8JR, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8JR, encompassing approximately 2599 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

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

HERBERT ROAD, WS9 8JR 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3140.00%
Shoplifting32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.39-44.44%
Burglary31.920.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5428.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%

In May 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 offences76.9340.00%
Other theft32.69200.00%
Shoplifting21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3125.00%
Shoplifting41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 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 crime45.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

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 offences43.850.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

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 offences48.85-42.86%
Public order31.54200.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.62-12.50%
Other theft12.690.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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 offences86.930.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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
January 20241
December 20232
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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 8JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1