BULRUSH CLOSE, WS8 6DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6DB

BULRUSH CLOSE, WS8 6DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6DB 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 6DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6DB, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS8 6DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Croft Crescent with total crimes: 1

BULRUSH CLOSE, WS8 6DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.45266.67%
Shoplifting86.19-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences54.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-50.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.33114.29%
Shoplifting148.4455.56%
Public order37.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-57.14%
Burglary31.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.07-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.94250.00%
Vehicle crime23.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.02300.00%
Shoplifting66.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime43.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Drugs11.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1416.8940.00%
Vehicle crime47.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-70.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.5866.67%
Shoplifting105.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-50.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.38100.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.2033.33%
Shoplifting84.50100.00%
Vehicle crime34.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.95-50.00%
Shoplifting43.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Robbery21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.83166.67%
Violence and sexual offences129.01100.00%
Public order36.7650.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

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 offences614.0720.00%
Shoplifting63.38100.00%
Vehicle crime43.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202415
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 20246
April 202414
March 202410
February 202420
January 20248
December 20234
November 202316
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6DB 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. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hussey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1