BRIDGESIDE CLOSE, WS8 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BN

BRIDGESIDE CLOSE, WS8 7BN, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BN 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 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BN, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS8 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Chandlers Keep with total crimes: 3

BRIDGESIDE CLOSE, WS8 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences78.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.75400.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.500.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.00-30.00%
Other theft22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1725.00%
Vehicle crime12.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.17-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.3333.33%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.5950.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences76.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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 offences67.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Public order32.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.25-28.57%
Public order44.17300.00%
Vehicle crime11.67-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.170.00%
Vehicle crime35.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1