BARROW CLOSE, WS9 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9BS

BARROW CLOSE, WS9 9BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.27 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9BS, encompassing approximately 1069 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BARROW CLOSE, WS9 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1539.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences1314.02116.67%
Criminal damage and arson512.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-73.33%
Burglary23.740.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1548.62150.00%
Shoplifting1514.02-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences614.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.61400.00%
Vehicle crime44.67100.00%
Public order33.7450.00%
Burglary22.800.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2439.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour622.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.61-33.33%
Public order23.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-66.67%
Other theft10.93-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2440.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences622.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7450.00%
Other theft32.8050.00%
Burglary22.800.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting823.3714.29%
Public order57.4866.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting723.37600.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.54-14.29%
Other theft35.6150.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.540.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.87-88.89%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting923.37800.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.41-56.25%
Vehicle crime36.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80-50.00%
Public order11.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.24166.67%
Criminal damage and arson414.96300.00%
Vehicle crime23.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Shoplifting10.93-75.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.31-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences66.54-57.14%
Vehicle crime45.61300.00%
Shoplifting43.74-33.33%
Other theft33.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.090.00%
Shoplifting612.150.00%
Burglary35.610.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202415
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bridgwater Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brownhills Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barrow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wyre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1