OGLEY CRESCENT, WS8 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6AS

OGLEY CRESCENT, WS8 6AS, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6AS, encompassing approximately 3381 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS8 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silver Court Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Short Street with total crimes: 6

OGLEY CRESCENT, WS8 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.12100.00%
Shoplifting84.73700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62-33.33%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting10.59-85.71%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.170.00%
Shoplifting73.550.00%
Public order32.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1238.46%
Shoplifting65.32500.00%
Vehicle crime51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1730.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.84100.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0511.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.960.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.87-52.63%
Vehicle crime42.66300.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.98-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson35.6250.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.4968.75%
Vehicle crime57.9825.00%
Other crime31.4850.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.05-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.535.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.030.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
August 20234

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20248
May 202412
April 202412
March 202418
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202319
October 202327
September 202316
August 202318
July 202317

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Silver Court Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lindon Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Short Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fullelove Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sadler Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Towpath Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Church Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hay Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B5011
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Furst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Valley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1