WS9 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8SP

WS9 8SP, Walsall has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.85 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8SP, encompassing approximately 1302 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8SP 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
  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3

WS9 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5146.8541.67%
Violence and sexual offences339.17-40.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-83.33%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3645.31157.14%
Vehicle crime627.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.6166.67%
Burglary43.84100.00%
Other theft23.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1430.7227.27%
Vehicle crime1010.75150.00%
Other theft67.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.61-25.00%
Public order22.30100.00%
Burglary21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1123.04-42.11%
Vehicle crime48.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-20.00%
Burglary33.070.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1924.585.56%
Violence and sexual offences514.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1826.881700.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.82133.33%
Vehicle crime45.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07-60.00%
Other theft21.54-33.33%
Burglary11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Other theft33.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Shoplifting22.300.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime413.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0733.33%
Public order23.070.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.29-33.33%
Shoplifting43.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-33.33%
Other crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime619.9720.00%
Shoplifting64.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.84200.00%
Drugs12.300.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime514.590.00%
Other theft43.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.070.00%
Burglary22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202436
June 202414
May 202411
April 202419
March 202418
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1