SPRINGHILL ROAD, WS8 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6BX

SPRINGHILL ROAD, WS8 6BX, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.01 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6BX, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 6BX area, explore the WS8 6BX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS8 6BX area, visit the WS8 6BX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS8 6BX 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
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

SPRINGHILL ROAD, WS8 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.01-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.84114.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.14-36.36%
Other theft22.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.72-85.71%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.480.00%
Shoplifting73.980.00%
Public order32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.12-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9338.46%
Anti-social behaviour46.5133.33%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4044.44%
Possession of weapons34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.25-25.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.68-53.33%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 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 offences158.31-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson35.4250.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.010.00%
Vehicle crime47.950.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 202418
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20242
November 20231

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6BX 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. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Silver Court Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Sadler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ogley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1