VIGO ROAD, WS9 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9LA

VIGO ROAD, WS9 9LA, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9LA, encompassing approximately 2029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 9LA area, explore the WS9 9LA 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 (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS9 9LA 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

VIGO ROAD, WS9 9LA 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 offences1114.2957.14%
Shoplifting115.42120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.42-50.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

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 offences713.3016.67%
Shoplifting53.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.36-25.00%
Shoplifting42.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.940.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.35-14.29%
Public order32.96200.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41133.33%
Shoplifting23.450.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.390.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-57.14%
Other theft11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.45-50.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.83266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.42300.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.4150.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Shoplifting10.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-66.67%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-80.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.960.00%
Robbery22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 9LA 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. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Druids Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawnswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B4152
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Porchester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1