WS9 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8RL

WS9 8RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8RL, encompassing approximately 1628 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Hereford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Brookfield Close with total crimes: 2

WS9 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.98-33.33%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Public order10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.680.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other theft21.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4475.00%
Vehicle crime34.30-25.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.460.00%
Shoplifting32.46200.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3033.33%
Robbery12.460.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.91-25.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.05-42.86%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5275.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.1433.33%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.37-25.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.14-50.00%
Other theft42.4633.33%
Vehicle crime12.46-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.910.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hereford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brookfield Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Cornwall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1