WS9 8UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8UZ

WS9 8UZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8UZ 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 8UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8UZ, encompassing approximately 1155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 8UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hereford Close with total crimes: 1

WS9 8UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft414.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.46300.00%
Shoplifting33.460.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.65300.00%
Burglary13.46-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences412.1233.33%
Vehicle crime43.460.00%
Public order33.46200.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Other theft11.73-66.67%

In May 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 crime411.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.460.00%
Other theft32.60200.00%
Shoplifting12.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.790.00%
Shoplifting32.60200.00%
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.1950.00%
Robbery12.600.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.330.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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 behaviour36.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-50.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In November 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 offences46.06300.00%
Vehicle crime23.46100.00%
Burglary11.730.00%

In October 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 behaviour27.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.73-66.67%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.920.00%
Other theft22.600.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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