WS9 9AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9AQ

WS9 9AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9AQ 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 9AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9AQ, encompassing approximately 724 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 9AQ 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 9AQ 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 offences35.52-62.50%
Burglary14.14-50.00%

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 offences826.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.52200.00%
Burglary24.14100.00%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.43-66.67%
Other theft22.760.00%
Shoplifting12.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.38-75.00%

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 offences624.86100.00%
Vehicle crime48.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.52200.00%
Other theft24.140.00%
Public order22.76-50.00%
Shoplifting12.76-66.67%

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 order420.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.52-57.14%
Shoplifting34.140.00%
Vehicle crime24.140.00%
Other crime12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.7140.00%
Drugs29.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76100.00%
Public order12.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

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 offences522.0966.67%
Public order36.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.14100.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-50.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

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 offences619.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.290.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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 offences38.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.140.00%
Shoplifting12.760.00%

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 order523.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.90300.00%
Vehicle crime35.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.140.00%
Other crime22.760.00%
Other theft12.760.00%

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
Burglary39.670.00%
Vehicle crime34.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20247
February 20245
January 20243
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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 9AQ 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