WS8 7BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BJ, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.49 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.37 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.99 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.62 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.75 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 6.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 4.12 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.62 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 5.24 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.75 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 7.12 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.62 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.50 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.75 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 7.49 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.12 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 5.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.00 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.75 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 5.24 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.00 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.50 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 6.37 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.75 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.12 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 7.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |