NARROW LANE, WS8 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6HX

NARROW LANE, WS8 6HX, Walsall has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.03 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6HX, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

WS8 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

NARROW LANE, WS8 6HX 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2828.03180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.07550.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.6118.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order10.86-80.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.660.00%
Shoplifting104.74100.00%
Public order54.310.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.64-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.74133.33%
Shoplifting53.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-60.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.1766.67%
Shoplifting42.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 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 offences710.35-46.15%
Shoplifting73.02-41.67%
Public order33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.68116.67%
Shoplifting125.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour55.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.09225.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.61133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59100.00%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences510.78-44.44%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.78-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.88-16.67%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.9766.67%
Shoplifting128.62140.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.17100.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.82-7.69%
Vehicle crime65.17200.00%
Shoplifting52.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1311.210.00%
Shoplifting55.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 20244
December 20231
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 202413
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202320
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
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 6HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Short Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1