THE WALMERS, WS9 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8QW

THE WALMERS, WS9 8QW, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.55 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8QW, encompassing approximately 1772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8QW area, explore the WS9 8QW 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 8QW 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

THE WALMERS, WS9 8QW 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
Shoplifting5335.5539.47%
Violence and sexual offences429.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.26100.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3833.29153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1021.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6466.67%
Burglary22.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting1513.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting1015.23-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour55.64400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.26-50.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting1920.315.56%
Vehicle crime610.72-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting1818.62800.00%
Vehicle crime710.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.95-20.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.930.00%
Vehicle crime52.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82100.00%
Other crime42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences56.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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 offences58.460.00%
Shoplifting22.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting69.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-71.43%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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 offences918.050.00%
Vehicle crime75.080.00%
Shoplifting73.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.950.00%
Drugs12.260.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 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 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

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
September 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 8QW 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. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1