NORTHGATE, WS9 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8QF

NORTHGATE, WS9 8QF, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.38 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8QF 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 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8QF, encompassing approximately 1811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wall Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Broad Meadow with total crimes: 1

NORTHGATE, WS9 8QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.3880.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.97100.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Burglary11.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.31-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In May 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 offences49.38100.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66200.00%
Shoplifting31.6650.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.31-33.33%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime613.80500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Other crime42.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.210.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.140.00%
Vehicle crime64.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1