HILLSIDE, WS8 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7AE

HILLSIDE, WS8 7AE, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7AE 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 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7AE, encompassing approximately 2537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7AE area, explore the WS8 7AE 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Chandlers Keep with total crimes: 3

HILLSIDE, WS8 7AE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.06700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.39-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0942.86%
Vehicle crime33.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences127.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5566.67%
Other theft31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences129.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7350.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 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 offences65.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences77.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.76400.00%
Public order31.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31-52.63%
Public order43.55300.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.640.00%
Vehicle crime47.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7AE 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. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fullelove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1