WS9 8NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8NP

WS9 8NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.86 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8NP 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 8NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8NP, encompassing approximately 1919 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8NP area, explore the WS9 8NP 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WS9 8NP 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 8NP 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5333.8639.47%
Vehicle crime427.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-80.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3831.77153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1019.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.21100.00%
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.81-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-25.00%
Burglary31.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.71-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences85.210.00%
Burglary54.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime32.08-40.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.275.56%
Violence and sexual offences89.90166.67%
Vehicle crime54.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.71800.00%
Vehicle crime89.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.17-40.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.4666.67%
Vehicle crime42.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.25-25.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime410.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.04-66.67%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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 offences710.94133.33%
Shoplifting63.65-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.460.00%
Vehicle crime63.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8NP 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. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1