MERLIN CLOSE, WS8 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7EL

MERLIN CLOSE, WS8 7EL, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7EL, encompassing approximately 2779 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lindon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Chandlers Keep with total crimes: 3

MERLIN CLOSE, WS8 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.63700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-91.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.279.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.32200.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6337.50%
Vehicle crime43.96300.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2466.67%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9987.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.400.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.47-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.96400.00%
Public order31.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19-45.00%
Public order43.96300.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.07185.71%
Vehicle crime37.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 202415
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkins Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindon Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lindon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Simmonds Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shire Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bradbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1