PARKWOOD CLOSE, WS8 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BU

PARKWOOD CLOSE, WS8 7BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.75 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BU, encompassing approximately 1748 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7BU area, explore the WS8 7BU 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 (220.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7BU 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

PARKWOOD CLOSE, WS8 7BU 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 behaviour1629.75220.00%
Shoplifting159.15-37.50%
Vehicle crime48.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-55.56%
Public order42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29300.00%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Burglary11.14-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2429.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1525.00%
Burglary42.860.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Public order22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1213.739.09%
Anti-social behaviour46.86300.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.4510.00%
Shoplifting86.2914.29%
Other theft24.58-33.33%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.87-9.09%
Shoplifting75.72600.00%
Other theft34.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5957.14%
Other theft46.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.57-88.89%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.16800.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.15-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.00100.00%
Vehicle crime43.43100.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1638.46%
Criminal damage and arson410.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.74-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour87.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.5833.33%
Shoplifting42.29-33.33%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Robbery11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.30300.00%
Shoplifting66.86200.00%
Vehicle crime33.430.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.1550.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.58-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-66.67%
Other theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 20239
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232
September 20231
July 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7BU 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. Weatheroaks
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barrow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Occupation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oldacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shire Ridge
    Total1
    Other theft1