WS9 9PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9PR

WS9 9PR, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9PR 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 9PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9PR, encompassing approximately 1761 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgwater Close with total crimes: 7
  • Prince Street with total crimes: 1
  • King Street with total crimes: 1

WS9 9PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-36.36%
Burglary33.970.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.47266.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4150.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.52-62.50%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-33.33%
Public order21.14-71.43%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.03-23.08%
Public order75.68600.00%
Shoplifting33.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Other crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.2085.71%
Vehicle crime37.3850.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Public order11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7916.67%
Public order33.9750.00%
Burglary21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.09-45.45%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4983.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.2550.00%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.410.00%
Public order31.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.06100.00%
Public order54.54400.00%
Vehicle crime42.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-60.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.790.00%
Burglary42.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20234

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
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

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 9PR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridgwater Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Steep Bridge Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Boatman'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1