GREEN FIELDS, WS9 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8QG

GREEN FIELDS, WS9 8QG, Walsall has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.63 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8QG, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS9 8QG 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
  • Aldridge By-Pass with total crimes: 2

GREEN FIELDS, WS9 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5134.6341.67%
Violence and sexual offences529.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.93-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3629.93140.00%
Violence and sexual offences521.1325.00%
Vehicle crime32.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting1514.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.8033.33%
Public order12.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.67-47.37%
Vehicle crime45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.785.56%
Vehicle crime411.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.781700.00%
Vehicle crime610.56-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.5225.00%
Public order12.93-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime718.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11100.00%
Other crime42.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3533.33%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.800.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.80-55.56%
Shoplifting42.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 offences917.6150.00%
Vehicle crime75.28600.00%
Shoplifting64.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.520.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202436
June 202415
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 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 8QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1