WS8 7DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7DF

WS8 7DF, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7DF 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 7DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7DF, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7DF area, explore the WS8 7DF Area information page.
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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 7DF 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

WS8 7DF 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 offences65.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 behaviour99.63800.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.7714.29%
Public order23.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences85.44-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%

In April 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 offences116.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.96-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.9333.33%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-20.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

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 offences107.9611.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

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 offences97.54-47.06%
Vehicle crime33.770.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.47325.00%
Vehicle crime37.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 7DF 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