ANCHOR ROAD, WS9 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8PH

ANCHOR ROAD, WS9 8PH, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.57 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8PH, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (153.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

ANCHOR ROAD, WS9 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting3830.57153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1018.7342.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.93100.00%
Vehicle crime42.960.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.39-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-25.00%
Burglary31.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.76-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences94.930.00%
Burglary54.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.97-40.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.235.56%
Violence and sexual offences99.37200.00%
Vehicle crime54.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting1815.78800.00%
Vehicle crime78.8775.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.45-40.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences510.8566.67%
Vehicle crime42.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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 offences35.42-25.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences49.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.99-66.67%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences710.85133.33%
Shoplifting63.45-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.85600.00%
Shoplifting73.45250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.49-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.350.00%
Burglary42.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Theft from the person21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

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
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 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
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total34
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Rectory Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Stonelea
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Little Aston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Mary'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1