WS8 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6LA

WS8 6LA, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6LA, encompassing approximately 1555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS8 6LA 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 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences99.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour25.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2912.50%
Other theft35.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.22166.67%
Other theft45.140.00%
Burglary22.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.21-25.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.72-55.56%
Burglary22.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.5028.57%
Other theft55.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-33.33%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.50200.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0050.00%
Vehicle crime33.8650.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences46.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20244
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 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 6LA 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. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sadler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1