EASTFIELD CLOSE, WS9 8ZB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8ZB

EASTFIELD CLOSE, WS9 8ZB, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.35 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8ZB 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 8ZB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8ZB, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (35.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS9 8ZB 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
  • Moss Close with total crimes: 3

EASTFIELD CLOSE, WS9 8ZB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5331.3535.90%
Anti-social behaviour423.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-62.50%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3930.91178.57%
Violence and sexual offences817.2233.33%
Vehicle crime83.53-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.53100.00%
Burglary43.5333.33%
Other crime11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.0816.67%
Vehicle crime116.18450.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.86-33.33%
Other theft62.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.90-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences95.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.97-33.33%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.995.56%
Violence and sexual offences98.3950.00%
Vehicle crime63.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65100.00%
Other theft12.65-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting1816.78800.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.9550.00%
Vehicle crime52.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-40.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.210.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.74-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Burglary20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.3657.14%
Violence and sexual offences74.86250.00%
Vehicle crime33.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.600.00%
Vehicle crime43.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202439
June 202414
May 202412
April 202419
March 202418
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total41
    Shoplifting40
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anchor Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Moss Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stonelea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Speedwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Harborough Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hilary Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Eastfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1