OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6AP

OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.46 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6AP 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 6AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6AP, encompassing approximately 2979 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 6AP area, explore the WS8 6AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

WS8 6AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

OGLEY ROAD, WS8 6AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.7155.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.02150.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.06-10.00%
Shoplifting83.02700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.67-85.71%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7318.18%
Shoplifting74.360.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.07-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.75111.11%
Shoplifting66.38500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.380.00%
Possession of weapons33.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7328.57%
Burglary33.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.38-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.3566.67%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.73-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson35.700.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.420.00%
Vehicle crime47.050.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202419
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valley View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catshill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sadler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ogley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1