WS8 6HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6HD

WS8 6HD, Walsall has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6HD 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 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6HD, encompassing approximately 2867 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS8 6HD 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
  • Towpath Drive with total crimes: 4

WS8 6HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.86157.14%
Anti-social behaviour66.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3733.33%
Shoplifting72.790.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.98-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.11-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.53-40.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1115.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.2366.67%
Possession of weapons21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7285.71%
Criminal damage and arson34.5350.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.44400.00%
Public order41.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.19-61.90%
Public order22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 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 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202418
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 6HD 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. Towpath Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silver Court Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catshill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1