LITTLELAWNS CLOSE, WS8 7DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7DH

LITTLELAWNS CLOSE, WS8 7DH, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.03 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7DH 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 7DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7DH, encompassing approximately 1498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7DH area, explore the WS8 7DH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS8 7DH area, visit the WS8 7DH House Prices

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 (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS8 7DH 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

LITTLELAWNS CLOSE, WS8 7DH 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
Shoplifting1526.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-75.00%
Other theft12.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 behaviour1634.04166.67%
Shoplifting1510.68-37.50%
Vehicle crime410.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.67-20.00%
Public order42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6733.33%
Other theft22.67100.00%
Burglary11.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting2432.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.01-37.50%
Burglary43.340.00%
Vehicle crime42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Public order10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting2428.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.02-20.00%
Other theft35.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Public order12.000.00%

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 offences1016.69100.00%
Shoplifting86.6814.29%
Other theft25.34-33.33%
Public order11.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting716.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.67-37.50%
Other theft33.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In February 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 offences814.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.34200.00%
Robbery32.000.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Shoplifting11.34-88.89%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.36800.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.01133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.67-56.25%
Vehicle crime44.67100.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.68-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.340.00%
Shoplifting45.340.00%
Vehicle crime32.670.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7DH 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. Langley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Barrow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wolverson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1