BIRCH AVENUE, WS8 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7JJ

BIRCH AVENUE, WS8 7JJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.35 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7JJ 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 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7JJ, encompassing approximately 1097 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Road North with total crimes: 4

BIRCH AVENUE, WS8 7JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1327.351200.00%
Shoplifting811.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.29-50.00%
Public order15.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.52100.00%
Shoplifting410.94-20.00%
Public order33.650.00%
Possession of weapons22.730.00%
Robbery21.820.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-90.91%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.88120.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.03-40.00%
Shoplifting55.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.56-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.61233.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.12400.00%
Shoplifting44.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

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
Shoplifting716.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime36.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.73-66.67%
Public order22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.6180.00%
Shoplifting88.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-66.67%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1228.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5650.00%
Drugs12.730.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences415.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Robbery21.820.00%
Shoplifting21.82100.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.3571.43%
Shoplifting1210.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.94200.00%
Drugs12.730.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.380.00%
Shoplifting34.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20241
June 202411
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 202412
January 20242
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chester Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hussey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bulrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coppice Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1