BAR WALK, WS9 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8SJ

BAR WALK, WS9 8SJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8SJ, encompassing approximately 2209 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhill Way with total crimes: 2
  • Greenwood Park with total crimes: 1
  • Heygate Way with total crimes: 1

BAR WALK, WS9 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6266.67%
Burglary12.260.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.81-71.43%
Other crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.170.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.07300.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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.

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September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenhill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenwood Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coppy Hall Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lazy Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1