POUKHILL CLOSE, WS2 8TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 8TQ

POUKHILL CLOSE, WS2 8TQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This WS2 8TQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 571 crimes and a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 8TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 8TQ, encompassing approximately 2110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS2 8TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bloxwich Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Westville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bentley Lane with total crimes: 2

POUKHILL CLOSE, WS2 8TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.11400.00%
Shoplifting42.3733.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-66.67%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11100.00%
Shoplifting32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-57.14%
Public order21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-90.91%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.90-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences75.21250.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.9077.78%
Burglary27.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.27100.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.21-40.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-40.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.160.00%
Vehicle crime52.370.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 8TQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bloxwich Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Westville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bentley Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wayside Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ragstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rochester Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1