QUANTOCK CLOSE, WS8 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7EY

QUANTOCK CLOSE, WS8 7EY, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7EY, encompassing approximately 1277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS8 7EY 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

QUANTOCK CLOSE, WS8 7EY 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1532.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1211.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.48-75.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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 behaviour1643.06166.67%
Shoplifting1512.53-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences811.7414.29%
Public order46.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1333.33%
Vehicle crime33.1350.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Burglary11.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2437.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.79-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour65.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.700.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2435.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.7937.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.01-20.00%
Shoplifting86.2614.29%
Other theft26.26-33.33%
Drugs11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.490.00%
Shoplifting77.83600.00%
Other theft35.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.5742.86%
Other theft47.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Robbery32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.57-50.00%
Shoplifting11.57-88.89%

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
Shoplifting925.05800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.05250.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.48-53.33%
Vehicle crime45.48300.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.577.14%
Criminal damage and arson411.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.78-75.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.960.00%
Vehicle crime66.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.700.00%
Shoplifting43.130.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Other theft32.350.00%
Other crime22.350.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 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 20234
November 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 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 20232
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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7EY 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. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Peake Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wolverson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sally Ward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Simpkins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1