WS8 7JS, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7JS 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 7JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7JS, encompassing approximately 1754 residents.
For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7JS area, explore the WS8 7JS Area information page.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 9.12 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.71 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.14 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.14 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In June 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 8.55 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 10.26 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 6.27 | -81.82% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.14 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 18.24 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 6.27 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.42 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 7.98 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 6.27 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.28 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 6.27 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.85 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.14 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.57 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.57 | -85.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 15.96 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5.13 | 250.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.99 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 6.27 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.99 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 5.13 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7JS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |