FIRST AVENUE, WS8 6JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6JH

FIRST AVENUE, WS8 6JH, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6JH 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 6JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6JH, encompassing approximately 2512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sallow Grove with total crimes: 3
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3

FIRST AVENUE, WS8 6JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences127.5671.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1611.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.9850.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.54200.00%
Other theft45.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96-38.46%
Other theft53.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-25.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7662.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.17100.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.1833.33%
Burglary31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.770.00%
Vehicle crime33.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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