BROOK LANE, WS9 9NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9NB

BROOK LANE, WS9 9NB, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.29 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9NB 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 9NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9NB, encompassing approximately 2843 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS9 9NB area, explore the WS9 9NB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS9 9NB area, visit the WS9 9NB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BROOK LANE, WS9 9NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.29100.00%
Shoplifting156.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-76.47%
Burglary31.4150.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.75112.50%
Shoplifting155.98-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1720.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.8125.00%
Other theft41.7633.33%
Public order41.41300.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.64118.18%
Violence and sexual offences88.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.47-12.50%
Shoplifting114.9237.50%
Public order53.870.00%
Other theft41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.07300.00%
Shoplifting85.63700.00%
Public order52.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.14700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-66.67%
Public order31.4150.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting10.70-88.89%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.61-14.29%
Shoplifting94.22800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.17100.00%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.81-53.33%
Vehicle crime52.46150.00%
Public order51.760.00%
Shoplifting41.76-33.33%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.280.00%
Shoplifting64.220.00%
Public order52.110.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 202414
March 202416
February 20244
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202417
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 202411
March 20248
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bridgwater Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brownhills Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fort Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. New Wood Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Wolverson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sally Ward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Druids Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Simpkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lawnswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1