BLACKBERRY LANE, WS9 9RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS9 9RQ

BLACKBERRY LANE, WS9 9RQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This WS9 9RQ 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 9RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS9 9RQ, encompassing approximately 1997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS9 9RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpkins Close with total crimes: 4
  • Weatheroaks with total crimes: 2
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 1

BLACKBERRY LANE, WS9 9RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51150.00%
Possession of weapons12.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 behaviour24.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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 offences74.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.510.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-37.50%
Public order22.50-60.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences88.5160.00%
Public order54.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.010.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0125.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01-60.00%
Other crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

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 offences1010.010.00%
Vehicle crime45.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5125.00%
Vehicle crime25.010.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0133.33%
Vehicle crime24.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences65.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-60.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.000.00%
Burglary12.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Simpkins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Weatheroaks
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shire Ridge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Poxon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1