LINDON DRIVE, WS8 6DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6DD

LINDON DRIVE, WS8 6DD, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6DD 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 6DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6DD, encompassing approximately 2825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS8 6DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 5

LINDON DRIVE, WS8 6DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.706.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2550.00%
Vehicle crime52.12150.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-28.57%
Other theft21.770.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-85.71%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1475.00%
Shoplifting72.480.00%
Vehicle crime22.48100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 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 offences108.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.91140.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.25100.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-16.67%
Public order41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-70.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.080.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.250.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202415
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Towpath Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Silver Court Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valley View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catshill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1