HILLSIDE CLOSE, WS8 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7AB

HILLSIDE CLOSE, WS8 7AB, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7AB 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 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7AB, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7AB area, explore the WS8 7AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7AB 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
  • Chandlers Keep with total crimes: 3

HILLSIDE CLOSE, WS8 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.93700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.45-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.82-10.00%
Vehicle crime44.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson24.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1644.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.810.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Public order20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences66.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.02300.00%
Public order11.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.27-33.33%
Public order46.250.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.50162.50%
Vehicle crime39.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.380.00%
Vehicle crime43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202321
September 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 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 7AB 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. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1