WS8 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BD

WS8 7BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BD, encompassing approximately 2866 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS8 7BD 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
  • Fullelove Road with total crimes: 3

WS8 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0222.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

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 offences97.3328.57%
Vehicle crime43.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences74.88-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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 offences98.37-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.1466.67%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8850.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09400.00%
Public order31.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.28-50.00%
Public order53.49400.00%
Vehicle crime11.74-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.77100.00%
Vehicle crime46.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.12-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson45.58100.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.630.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 202414
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202320
September 202310
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 25 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
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7BD 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. Fullelove Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Peake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clayhanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chandlers Keep
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lindon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1