WS9 8XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8XU

WS9 8XU, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8XU 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 8XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8XU, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 8XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wall Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Broad Meadow with total crimes: 1

WS9 8XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences67.09100.00%
Vehicle crime33.04200.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.58-20.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In May 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 offences55.06150.00%
Vehicle crime22.53-33.33%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 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 offences53.5425.00%
Vehicle crime22.53-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.530.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-57.14%
Burglary21.52100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences78.100.00%
Vehicle crime33.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 8XU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wall Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Surrey Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shenstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vigo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Merchants Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beecham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Greenfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Walmer Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1