WOODFOLD CROFT, WS9 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8QN

WOODFOLD CROFT, WS9 8QN, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.10 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8QN 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 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8QN, encompassing approximately 1766 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WS9 8QN 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

WOODFOLD CROFT, WS9 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5135.1034.21%
Vehicle crime528.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.83-55.56%
Burglary22.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3833.40153.33%
Violence and sexual offences921.51125.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.09200.00%
Burglary23.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
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
Shoplifting1513.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-60.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.15-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences55.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83400.00%
Vehicle crime22.83-60.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.110.00%
Vehicle crime510.19-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.98800.00%
Vehicle crime710.1940.00%
Other theft23.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%
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 crime515.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Other crime42.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Shoplifting22.26100.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 offences56.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%

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 offences57.92150.00%
Shoplifting22.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-77.78%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.420.00%
Shoplifting75.090.00%
Vehicle crime63.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202438
June 202415
May 202410
April 202418
March 202418
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
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 8QN 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1