WS9 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8NJ

WS9 8NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.98 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8NJ, encompassing approximately 1476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (39.47% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

WS9 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 9
  • Old Rectory Gardens with total crimes: 4

WS9 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5341.9839.47%
Vehicle crime335.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-72.73%
Burglary22.03100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3839.95153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1125.73175.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-40.00%
Burglary32.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1022.35-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences66.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.06400.00%
Burglary53.390.00%
Vehicle crime33.39-25.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.705.56%
Violence and sexual offences712.87133.33%
Vehicle crime44.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.35800.00%
Vehicle crime712.1975.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.74-25.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.93300.00%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Public order22.710.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In January 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 crime49.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.710.00%
Shoplifting22.710.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.87-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.71200.00%
Vehicle crime32.03200.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.35-66.67%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5116.67%
Shoplifting64.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour14.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.25250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.7450.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.06100.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Other theft11.350.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences410.160.00%
Burglary32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202438
June 202415
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 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 8NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Old Rectory Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1