WS9 8SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8SX

WS9 8SX, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8SX, encompassing approximately 381 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boatman'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Coppice Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Steep Bridge Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 8SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary213.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.24100.00%
Public order15.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary113.090.00%
Other theft12.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.620.00%
Vehicle crime12.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft226.190.00%
Vehicle crime25.240.00%
Public order25.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.240.00%
Shoplifting15.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.620.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.240.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime220.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.24-60.00%
Drugs15.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.190.00%
Vehicle crime213.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%
Other crime12.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime215.710.00%
Burglary15.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%
Drugs12.620.00%
Possession of weapons12.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime213.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.33100.00%
Public order25.240.00%
Vehicle crime25.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary318.330.00%
Vehicle crime37.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 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.

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May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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March 20241
January 20241

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

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March 20241
January 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Boatman'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Coppice Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Steep Bridge Way
    Total1
    Burglary1