WS8 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6LR

WS8 6LR, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6LR, encompassing approximately 2168 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS8 6LR 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
  • Cedar Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS8 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences106.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In June 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 offences86.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2211.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.61100.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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 offences96.46-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.69266.67%
Other theft45.070.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences32.77-25.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In January 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 offences46.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences89.22-33.33%
Other theft53.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences129.2271.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.53200.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.380.00%
Vehicle crime43.230.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cedar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B5011
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sadler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1