SALLY WARD DRIVE, WS9 9JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9JZ

SALLY WARD DRIVE, WS9 9JZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9JZ 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 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9JZ, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WS9 9JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Simpkins Close with total crimes: 4

SALLY WARD DRIVE, WS9 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.08-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.1512.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.09-28.57%
Public order41.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.24166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40400.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.24-28.57%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.75-12.50%
Other theft42.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9960.00%
Public order82.750.00%
Shoplifting82.75700.00%
Vehicle crime22.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.24600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.40-44.44%
Burglary31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Shoplifting11.03-88.89%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.58800.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.09-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5211.11%
Other crime23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.71125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.09-22.22%
Shoplifting42.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.96125.00%
Shoplifting63.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-42.86%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.550.00%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20248
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Simpkins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Weatheroaks
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oldacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Shire Ridge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Poxon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salter'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1