WS9 8UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8UP

WS9 8UP, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.14 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8UP 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 8UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8UP, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 8UP area, explore the WS9 8UP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS9 8UP area, visit the WS9 8UP House Prices

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 (-80.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8UP 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

WS9 8UP 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
Shoplifting5155.1434.21%
Violence and sexual offences248.48-80.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3853.24153.33%
Violence and sexual offences1036.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.5150.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.260.00%
Burglary33.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-33.33%
Public order11.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.87-44.44%
Burglary59.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Vehicle crime12.85-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1829.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.110.00%
Vehicle crime35.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1827.57800.00%
Vehicle crime717.11133.33%
Other theft36.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.310.00%
Vehicle crime33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-50.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4633.33%
Vehicle crime33.800.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

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 behaviour315.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-25.00%
Shoplifting22.85-66.67%
Burglary11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.41-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences45.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.800.00%
Public order10.950.00%

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
Shoplifting715.21250.00%
Vehicle crime56.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.75-33.33%
Burglary11.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.460.00%
Shoplifting22.850.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 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
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 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 8UP 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1