VIGO CLOSE, WS9 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9LH

VIGO CLOSE, WS9 9LH, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9LH, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS9 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Road with total crimes: 16
  • Prince Street with total crimes: 1
  • King Street with total crimes: 1

VIGO CLOSE, WS9 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.07120.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.48-66.67%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.76500.00%
Shoplifting53.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2050.00%
Burglary31.92200.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-62.50%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Public order11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences812.7933.33%
Vehicle crime45.1233.33%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%

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 offences614.07-45.45%
Public order33.8450.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7137.50%
Vehicle crime37.0450.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 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 offences812.7933.33%
Public order35.1250.00%
Burglary21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.60-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour23.84-50.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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 offences1116.63175.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.04100.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.96-42.86%
Public order32.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Shoplifting11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.3516.67%
Public order54.480.00%
Vehicle crime43.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-60.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%

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 offences612.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.840.00%
Burglary33.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Robbery21.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232

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 9LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leasowe Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Prince Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lawnswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B4152
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Steep Bridge Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Boatman'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1