WS8 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6LW

WS8 6LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6LW, encompassing approximately 439 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barracks Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1

WS8 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.550.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.550.00%
Other theft12.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery14.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.280.00%

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 theft39.100.00%
Possession of weapons16.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.55100.00%

In January 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 offences14.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary16.830.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft12.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.550.00%
Burglary14.550.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.280.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 6LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1