WS9 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8QD

WS9 8QD, Walsall has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.23 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8QD, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8QD area, explore the WS9 8QD 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8QD 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 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5337.2339.47%
Violence and sexual offences430.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.29100.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Burglary21.150.00%

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
Shoplifting3833.80153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1021.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7366.67%
Burglary22.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1513.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.47-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour55.73400.00%
Vehicle crime42.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-33.33%
Public order22.29100.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.055.56%
Vehicle crime610.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1819.48800.00%
Vehicle crime810.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.580.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime516.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Other crime32.290.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.590.00%
Shoplifting22.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.31-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.44-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-71.43%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.4880.00%
Vehicle crime75.160.00%
Shoplifting74.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.01300.00%
Burglary22.29-33.33%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences510.310.00%
Burglary32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 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
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8QD 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. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 12. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1