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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7EY

QUANTOCK CLOSE, WS8 7EY, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.06 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7EY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (August 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% 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: 13
  • Brownhills Road with total crimes: 7

QUANTOCK CLOSE, WS8 7EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1436.01-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour810.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime66.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.70300.00%
Shoplifting43.13-33.33%
Public order33.13-25.00%
Other theft32.35200.00%
Other crime22.35100.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.2388.89%
Anti-social behaviour1213.31200.00%
Shoplifting69.40200.00%
Public order44.70100.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.050.00%
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 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
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202424
May 202424
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brownhills Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Simpkins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Peake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peake Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkwood Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weatheroaks
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Occupation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oldacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shire Ridge
    Total1
    Other theft1