WS9 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9AL

WS9 9AL, Walsall has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9AL 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 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9AL, encompassing approximately 596 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 9AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Street with total crimes: 1
  • King Street with total crimes: 1
  • Steep Bridge Way with total crimes: 1

WS9 9AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.71-62.50%
Burglary15.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.71200.00%
Burglary25.03100.00%
Possession of weapons13.350.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.42-66.67%
Shoplifting13.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.68-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.19100.00%
Vehicle crime410.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.71200.00%
Other theft25.030.00%
Public order23.35-50.00%
Shoplifting13.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order425.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.710.00%
Shoplifting35.030.00%
Vehicle crime25.030.00%
Other crime13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.45-40.00%
Drugs25.030.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.35100.00%
Public order13.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.83150.00%
Public order38.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.03100.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Burglary13.350.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-50.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.060.00%
Drugs23.350.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Other theft13.350.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences310.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.030.00%
Shoplifting13.350.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order528.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.39300.00%
Vehicle crime36.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.030.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Other theft13.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.740.00%
Vehicle crime35.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS9 9AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Steep Bridge Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Boatman'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1