ELDERSIDE CLOSE, WS8 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6HS

ELDERSIDE CLOSE, WS8 6HS, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6HS, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • School Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sallow Grove with total crimes: 3

ELDERSIDE CLOSE, WS8 6HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.04183.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.8211.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.22-18.18%
Shoplifting63.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4150.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.42-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 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 offences128.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8150.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.22-23.08%
Public order24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.03225.00%
Shoplifting55.21150.00%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.42-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-83.33%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.22-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.6150.00%
Other theft42.41300.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.4233.33%
Other crime11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.030.00%
Vehicle crime44.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.820.00%
Shoplifting24.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 202410
March 202413
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202316
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20246
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 2. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1