OAKWOOD CLOSE, WS9 9BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9BP

OAKWOOD CLOSE, WS9 9BP, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9BP, encompassing approximately 879 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 9BP area, explore the WS9 9BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 9BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wyre Close with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD CLOSE, WS9 9BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences513.64400.00%
Vehicle crime25.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Burglary12.270.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.230.00%
Other theft13.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.37-33.33%
Burglary22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-60.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order618.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.82-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.92800.00%
Public order210.230.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9633.33%
Vehicle crime24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences35.69-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.6416.67%
Vehicle crime27.960.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.510.00%
Burglary26.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20246
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bridgwater Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wyre Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1