WS9 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8SW

WS9 8SW, Walsall has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8SW 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 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8SW, encompassing approximately 1041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 8SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leighswood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hatherton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Shenstone Drive with total crimes: 1

WS9 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.76-33.33%
Burglary11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.800.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Bicycle theft12.880.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.72-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.720.00%
Other theft13.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.4933.33%
Vehicle crime43.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.84100.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.5750.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.800.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Hatherton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Leighswood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1