ST JOHNS ROAD, WS8 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7AJ

ST JOHNS ROAD, WS8 7AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7AJ, encompassing approximately 1794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Simmonds Way with total crimes: 1
  • Shire Lea with total crimes: 1

ST JOHNS ROAD, WS8 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences77.8040.00%
Vehicle crime23.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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 offences54.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In April 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 offences87.25-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.46-33.33%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.0250.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.25100.00%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.34-50.00%
Public order12.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.36-52.94%
Public order24.460.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.150.00%
Vehicle crime19.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1