PORCHESTER CLOSE, WS9 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9BW

PORCHESTER CLOSE, WS9 9BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9BW, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Simpkins Close with total crimes: 4
  • Poxon Road with total crimes: 1

PORCHESTER CLOSE, WS9 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.460.00%
Shoplifting52.8366.67%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6740.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.250.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-28.57%
Other theft32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4675.00%
Vehicle crime32.8350.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.65-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6583.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.440.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0650.00%
Other crime22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.670.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61300.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-87.50%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences87.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.060.00%
Vehicle crime24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20238
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
August 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Leasowe Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Simpkins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Poxon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Salter'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brookland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sunnyside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B4152
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Porchester Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1