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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7DL

PELSALL ROAD, WS8 7DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.22 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7DL, encompassing approximately 1576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS8 7DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Pelsall Road with total crimes: 1

PELSALL ROAD, WS8 7DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.2250.00%
Public order45.710.00%
Shoplifting42.54-20.00%
Robbery22.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences612.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.81150.00%
Shoplifting53.1766.67%
Vehicle crime23.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%

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 offences1015.86900.00%
Vehicle crime36.340.00%
Shoplifting31.90-57.14%
Public order21.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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
Shoplifting79.510.00%
Vehicle crime34.44200.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-88.89%

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 offences915.22125.00%
Shoplifting75.71-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-66.67%
Other theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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
Shoplifting1116.49450.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.98150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54200.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 offences58.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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 offences25.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.63-91.67%

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
Shoplifting1216.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.6133.33%
Public order35.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.4250.00%
Shoplifting33.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

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 offences48.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-25.00%
Shoplifting31.9050.00%
Possession of weapons21.90100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Shoplifting21.27-66.67%
Other theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.220.00%
Shoplifting63.810.00%
Vehicle crime43.810.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
July 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
July 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Birch Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Pelsall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Dunnerdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1