CAPE CLOSE, WS8 7AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7AZ

CAPE CLOSE, WS8 7AZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7AZ, encompassing approximately 2689 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS8 7AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Peake Crescent with total crimes: 2

CAPE CLOSE, WS8 7AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72500.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1825.00%
Vehicle crime43.72300.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 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 offences85.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences125.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-50.00%

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 offences98.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3566.67%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3087.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.580.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Public order11.12-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.81-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.72400.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.69-31.25%
Public order34.09200.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.92128.57%
Vehicle crime35.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 202415
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lindon Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lindon Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Peake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peake Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clayhanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chandlers Keep
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lindon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1