HODGKINS CLOSE, WS8 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6BP

HODGKINS CLOSE, WS8 6BP, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6BP 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 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6BP, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Towpath Drive with total crimes: 4

HODGKINS CLOSE, WS8 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2315.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences138.6385.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6840.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In May 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 offences54.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.11-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.27116.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6833.33%
Public order31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences31.80-80.00%
Public order21.08100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Towpath Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silver Court Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1