ERDINGTON ROAD, WS9 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8UH

ERDINGTON ROAD, WS9 8UH, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.47 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8UH 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 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8UH, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8UH 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
  • Old Rectory Gardens with total crimes: 4

ERDINGTON ROAD, WS9 8UH 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5143.4734.21%
Violence and sexual offences236.95-81.82%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3844.92153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1127.5383.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.9750.00%
Public order32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.87-50.00%
Burglary34.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Drugs11.450.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.91100.00%
Shoplifting108.69-44.44%
Burglary57.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6250.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.040.00%
Vehicle crime34.35-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1822.46800.00%
Vehicle crime813.04166.67%
Other theft35.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.17-50.00%
Shoplifting22.17100.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.35200.00%
Burglary24.35100.00%
Other theft11.45-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.17200.00%
Shoplifting22.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-60.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.59-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.320.00%
Vehicle crime55.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.620.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202438
June 202415
May 202410
April 202418
March 202418
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Old Rectory Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1