HIGH STREET, WS8 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6HE

HIGH STREET, WS8 6HE, Walsall has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.40 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6HE, encompassing approximately 3030 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

WS8 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6

HIGH STREET, WS8 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2025.4011.11%
Violence and sexual offences196.6011.76%
Anti-social behaviour136.2785.71%
Criminal damage and arson84.29100.00%
Vehicle crime52.6466.67%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.82260.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.94183.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.59-14.29%
Shoplifting51.98-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting98.9128.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.9716.67%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.56-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.31-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.8614.29%
Shoplifting85.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.6450.00%
Vehicle crime51.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.540.00%
Shoplifting94.6212.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.97300.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.54100.00%
Shoplifting84.62166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.6433.33%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-60.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 offences710.23-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Public order51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26-50.00%
Shoplifting53.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.510.00%
Shoplifting57.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202417
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202416
February 202414
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202418
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Towpath Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Silver Court Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Valley View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catshill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cormorant Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ogley Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ogley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1