GAIL CLOSE, WS9 9RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9RH

GAIL CLOSE, WS9 9RH, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9RH 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 9RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9RH, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wolverson Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sally Ward Drive with total crimes: 1

GAIL CLOSE, WS9 9RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.580.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-44.44%
Public order12.56-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2180.00%
Public order54.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-50.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.230.00%
Vehicle crime45.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.140.00%
Vehicle crime33.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wolverson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sally Ward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Simpkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gwendoline Way
    Total1
    Other crime1