SHIRE LEA, WS8 6NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 6NZ

SHIRE LEA, WS8 6NZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WS8 6NZ 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 6NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 6NZ, encompassing approximately 1354 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS8 6NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Simmonds Way with total crimes: 1

SHIRE LEA, WS8 6NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.74-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.220.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8640.00%
Vehicle crime25.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.170.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.170.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.380.00%
Other theft33.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.86-68.75%
Public order23.690.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson211.82100.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%

In September 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 offences611.080.00%
Vehicle crime34.430.00%
Shoplifting12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1