WS8 6JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6JT

WS8 6JT, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6JT 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 6JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6JT, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS8 6JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sallow Grove with total crimes: 3
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • A5195 with total crimes: 2

WS8 6JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In June 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 offences79.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.03150.00%
Other theft43.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.360.00%
Robbery14.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.37250.00%
Other theft34.68200.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-50.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.700.00%
Vehicle crime34.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 6JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. A5195
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dawes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1