BROWNHILLS ROAD, WS8 7BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BS

BROWNHILLS ROAD, WS8 7BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.20 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BS 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 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BS, encompassing approximately 1282 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS8 7BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Brownhills Road with total crimes: 7

BROWNHILLS ROAD, WS8 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1638.20166.67%
Shoplifting1512.47-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences411.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime33.12-25.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Other theft22.34100.00%
Burglary11.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2438.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.68-16.67%
Burglary43.900.00%
Vehicle crime43.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12200.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Public order10.780.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2430.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences618.71-40.00%
Other theft34.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.49100.00%
Shoplifting87.8014.29%
Other theft26.24-33.33%
Public order11.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.49600.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.9033.33%
Other theft33.12200.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Burglary11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.81-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.4650.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.56-60.00%
Shoplifting11.56-88.89%
Other theft10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.07-40.00%
Shoplifting97.02800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.02133.33%
Vehicle crime55.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90-33.33%
Public order21.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour311.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime12.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-75.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.29-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour87.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime56.24150.00%
Shoplifting43.90-33.33%
Public order33.12-25.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour1212.47200.00%
Shoplifting69.36200.00%
Public order44.68100.00%
Burglary33.1250.00%
Vehicle crime22.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.9320.00%
Vehicle crime44.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1233.33%
Burglary23.120.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime43.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-60.00%
Other theft21.560.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Other crime22.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 202316
September 20236
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
August 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brownhills Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Peake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peake Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkwood Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Occupation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oldacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Shire Ridge
    Total1
    Other theft1