LANCASTER AVENUE, WS9 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8RE

LANCASTER AVENUE, WS9 8RE, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8RE, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS9 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhill Way with total crimes: 2
  • Norfolk Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2

LANCASTER AVENUE, WS9 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.99-45.45%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.93-8.33%
Public order33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.55200.00%
Shoplifting23.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.93400.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.180.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.740.00%
Vehicle crime12.50-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.620.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenhill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norfolk Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coppy Hall Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1