WATLING STREET, WS8 6JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6JR

WATLING STREET, WS8 6JR, Walsall has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6JR 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 6JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6JR, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5195 with total crimes: 2
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dawes Lane with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, WS8 6JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.030.00%
Other crime12.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.030.00%
Theft from the person12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.83100.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.240.00%
Vehicle crime13.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.690.00%
Other crime26.030.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.650.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.650.00%
Vehicle crime23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5195
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dawes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1