CASTLE ROAD, WS9 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9BY

CASTLE ROAD, WS9 9BY, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9BY, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS9 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Road with total crimes: 16
  • Fort Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • New Wood Grove with total crimes: 3

CASTLE ROAD, WS9 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.65266.67%
Shoplifting114.64120.00%
Public order24.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4360.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences55.480.00%
Drugs22.110.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3220.00%
Vehicle crime32.53200.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.90-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.11300.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32140.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.060.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences56.3266.67%
Public order32.11-25.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.750.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.53-75.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.010.00%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leasowe Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fort Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. New Wood Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Druids Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lawnswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B4152
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Porchester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Link Road
    Total1
    Public order1