CHURCH STREET, WS8 7EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7EG

CHURCH STREET, WS8 7EG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7EG 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 7EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7EG, encompassing approximately 1771 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Larkspur Way with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

CHURCH STREET, WS8 7EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.72550.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.3450.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.950.00%
Shoplifting21.13-66.67%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.90125.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.770.00%
Shoplifting42.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.520.00%
Public order13.390.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39100.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26100.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.260.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 7EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Larkspur Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dunnerdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1