ST MARKS ROAD, WS8 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7AQ

ST MARKS ROAD, WS8 7AQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7AQ, encompassing approximately 2271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Peake Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lindon Road with total crimes: 1

ST MARKS ROAD, WS8 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.44-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.40150.00%
Public order42.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

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 offences109.24-9.09%
Vehicle crime34.400.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.16-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.280.00%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In February 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 offences1311.0085.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.72300.00%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.16300.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.00-39.13%
Public order36.16200.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.530.00%
Vehicle crime410.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1