WATERMEAD GRANGE, WS8 6GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6GE

WATERMEAD GRANGE, WS8 6GE, Walsall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.11 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6GE 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 6GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6GE, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (533.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS8 6GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

WATERMEAD GRANGE, WS8 6GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2833.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1914.95533.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.15-62.50%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2028.30122.22%
Violence and sexual offences1610.68128.57%
Public order48.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-57.14%
Burglary31.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

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
Shoplifting915.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.81-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour73.74250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.74-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-80.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.62333.33%
Shoplifting66.94-57.14%
Vehicle crime53.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting1416.560.00%
Vehicle crime47.4833.33%
Public order32.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-66.67%
Other crime21.600.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-60.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2123.50110.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.22250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.7466.67%
Drugs12.670.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.82-68.75%
Shoplifting42.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime42.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.3660.00%
Shoplifting168.54100.00%
Vehicle crime38.54-25.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.16150.00%
Shoplifting85.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.14300.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.140.00%
Possession of weapons22.140.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202416
June 20247
May 202413
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202420
June 20249
May 20246
April 202414
March 202414
February 202421
January 202410
December 20234
November 202316
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 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
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
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 6GE 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. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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