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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BW

LINDON ROAD, WS8 7BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BW, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WS8 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brownhills Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chandlers Keep with total crimes: 3
  • Peake Road with total crimes: 3

LINDON ROAD, WS8 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.29800.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.4260.00%
Public order23.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.87-37.50%
Burglary32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences96.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.36-45.45%
Other theft32.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

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 offences119.8257.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-20.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences98.84-35.71%
Vehicle crime34.4250.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brownhills Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1