WS8 6LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6LN

WS8 6LN, Walsall has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.97 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6LN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6LN, encompassing approximately 506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

WS8 6LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.97-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.900.00%
Possession of weapons15.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.950.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29.870.00%
Burglary13.950.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.970.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.95-50.00%
Burglary11.970.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1