PELSALL ROAD, WS8 7DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7DJ

PELSALL ROAD, WS8 7DJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.87 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7DJ 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 7DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7DJ, encompassing approximately 1431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS8 7DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Clayhanger Lane with total crimes: 1

PELSALL ROAD, WS8 7DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.870.00%
Shoplifting86.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.190.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.0750.00%
Shoplifting46.29-20.00%
Public order32.790.00%
Robbery22.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1966.67%
Shoplifting53.4966.67%
Vehicle crime23.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.87900.00%
Vehicle crime36.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Shoplifting32.10-57.14%
Public order22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.480.00%
Vehicle crime34.89200.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.77125.00%
Shoplifting76.29-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.17450.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.69150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.79200.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-91.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.3860.00%
Public order35.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.8825.00%
Shoplifting33.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Shoplifting32.100.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clayhanger Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hussey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coppice Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1