FURST STREET, WS8 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6AW

FURST STREET, WS8 6AW, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6AW, encompassing approximately 2659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sadler Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elderside Close with total crimes: 1

FURST STREET, WS8 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.39-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour23.760.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 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 offences117.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.52-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.14100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 offences66.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.02-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9030.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.89300.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5242.86%
Burglary33.76200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.64-22.22%
Public order22.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-25.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310
September 20237
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sadler Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elderside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B5011
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Furst Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Valley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1