KINGFISHER CLOSE, WS8 6DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6DA

KINGFISHER CLOSE, WS8 6DA, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6DA 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 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6DA, encompassing approximately 1760 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Clayhanger Lane with total crimes: 1

KINGFISHER CLOSE, WS8 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.61233.33%
Shoplifting85.68-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences64.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.2955.56%
Violence and sexual offences127.95100.00%
Public order46.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-50.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.7780.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.41200.00%
Vehicle crime23.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Other theft11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.47400.00%
Shoplifting55.68-64.29%
Vehicle crime42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.3455.56%
Vehicle crime47.95300.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-77.78%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9080.00%
Shoplifting95.11-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour55.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.84-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.45216.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.50133.33%
Shoplifting63.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Robbery21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Burglary11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.52-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences109.0966.67%
Public order35.6850.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.060.00%
Shoplifting63.410.00%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 20245
April 202414
March 20249
February 202419
January 20246
December 20234
November 202316
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clayhanger Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hussey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1