PEAKE ROAD, WS8 7BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7BZ

PEAKE ROAD, WS8 7BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7BZ 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 7BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7BZ, encompassing approximately 2076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Brownhills Road with total crimes: 4

PEAKE ROAD, WS8 7BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.22900.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.48-85.71%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.52200.00%
Shoplifting158.67-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences77.22-22.22%
Public order43.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting2423.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.5612.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.33100.00%
Burglary32.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.56-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Other theft21.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0028.57%
Shoplifting84.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.52-36.36%
Shoplifting73.37600.00%
Other theft43.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0837.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.30300.00%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.48-88.89%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.93800.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.33-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour63.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.89200.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4554.55%
Anti-social behaviour68.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.93-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour85.30-33.33%
Shoplifting43.85-33.33%
Other theft31.930.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

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 offences1820.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.670.00%
Shoplifting65.780.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202418
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 202317
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 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
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brownhills Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1