BRIDGWATER CLOSE, WS9 9PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9PL

BRIDGWATER CLOSE, WS9 9PL, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.54 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS9 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS9 9PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9PL, encompassing approximately 1529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WS9 9PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 4

BRIDGWATER CLOSE, WS9 9PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.15166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.2340.00%
Vehicle crime34.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27-50.00%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.920.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order816.35166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.58300.00%
Shoplifting32.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-33.33%
Other crime11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.42350.00%
Public order35.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.50200.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Robbery31.960.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.810.00%
Public order25.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7733.33%
Drugs25.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Other theft11.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.77-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour63.92-45.45%
Vehicle crime33.920.00%
Other theft11.96-50.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1123.54120.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.1937.50%
Public order57.19150.00%
Vehicle crime33.27200.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary21.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.2366.67%
Burglary23.270.00%
Public order21.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In August 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 offences714.38-63.16%
Public order54.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.27200.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Other theft11.960.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.620.00%
Vehicle crime312.420.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238
August 20237
July 202319

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridgwater Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copperbeech Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wyre Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Camden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Daneswood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1