PORTLAND ROAD, WS9 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8PG

PORTLAND ROAD, WS9 8PG, Walsall has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.37 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8PG, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

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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: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS9 8PG 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
  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3

PORTLAND ROAD, WS9 8PG 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5329.3739.47%
Vehicle crime223.59-50.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3824.92153.33%
Violence and sexual offences516.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Burglary31.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.02-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences74.450.00%
Public order33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1915.135.56%
Violence and sexual offences78.46133.33%
Vehicle crime43.12-42.86%
Burglary11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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
Shoplifting1814.24800.00%
Vehicle crime78.0175.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-80.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.670.00%
Vehicle crime42.2333.33%
Public order31.780.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 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 offences45.79100.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-71.43%
Shoplifting20.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences710.68133.33%
Shoplifting63.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.6750.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

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
Shoplifting710.680.00%
Vehicle crime63.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
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 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    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. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harborough Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1