NORTHGATE, WS9 8TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8TH

NORTHGATE, WS9 8TH, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8TH 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 8TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8TH, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8TH area, explore the WS9 8TH 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2

NORTHGATE, WS9 8TH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1425.00%
Other theft42.5333.33%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences46.59-33.33%
Other theft32.0350.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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 offences68.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

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 offences78.6240.00%
Vehicle crime33.55-25.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1125.00%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Shoplifting32.03200.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences43.5533.33%
Robbery12.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

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 crime45.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.030.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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 offences34.06-25.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

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 offences410.14-42.86%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 offences74.5675.00%
Burglary13.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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 offences45.0733.33%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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 offences36.080.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beecham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Empire Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brickyard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1