POPLAR ROAD, WS8 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6AJ

POPLAR ROAD, WS8 6AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 174 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6AJ, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • School Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sallow Grove with total crimes: 3

POPLAR ROAD, WS8 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.13183.33%
Violence and sexual offences135.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.24-27.27%
Shoplifting62.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.89-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.13100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.03350.00%
Shoplifting46.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-47.06%
Other theft33.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9630.77%
Criminal damage and arson45.86100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.340.00%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202418
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20246
March 20244
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 2. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cedar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sadler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ogley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1