WESTFIELD DRIVE, WS9 8ZD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 8ZD

WESTFIELD DRIVE, WS9 8ZD, Walsall has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.81 per 1,000 population. This WS9 8ZD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 8ZD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 8ZD, encompassing approximately 2193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (164.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS9 8ZD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Anchor Road with total crimes: 6

WESTFIELD DRIVE, WS9 8ZD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3727.81164.29%
Vehicle crime816.87-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.740.00%
Burglary32.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%

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
Shoplifting1421.4316.67%
Vehicle crime116.38450.00%
Other theft65.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-37.50%
Burglary32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.96-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences85.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.65-33.33%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.335.56%
Violence and sexual offences88.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.65100.00%
Vehicle crime32.74-25.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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
Shoplifting1815.961700.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.2150.00%
Vehicle crime42.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-40.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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 behaviour58.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2833.33%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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
Shoplifting35.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Burglary20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.10250.00%
Vehicle crime33.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.03500.00%
Vehicle crime42.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-25.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-50.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Theft from the person21.370.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.46-87.50%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.58700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences47.750.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202414
May 202412
April 202419
March 202418
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20231
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total34
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Anchor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Middlemore Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stonelea
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leighswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. St Mary'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Moss Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oakley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paddock Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Aldridge By-Pass
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1