LINDON ROAD, WS8 7BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BE

LINDON ROAD, WS8 7BE, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BE 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 7BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BE, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7BE area, explore the WS8 7BE 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: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7BE 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

LINDON ROAD, WS8 7BE 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9628.57%
Vehicle crime33.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 offences75.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
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 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6622.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
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 offences98.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1525.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
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 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.26100.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences66.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.10400.00%
Public order31.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.96-57.14%
Public order53.15400.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.16110.00%
Vehicle crime47.3633.33%
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 offences108.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 202415
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 7BE 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. Clayhanger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shire Lea
    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. Valley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1