WS8 7LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LD

WS8 7LD, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LD 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 7LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LD, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3

WS8 7LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.67100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.670.00%
Shoplifting32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-75.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.31-11.11%
Public order34.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.31125.00%
Other theft24.930.00%
Shoplifting21.10-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1217.53500.00%
Shoplifting126.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.670.00%
Shoplifting42.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57-16.67%
Shoplifting32.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.55-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.9837.50%
Shoplifting76.03250.00%
Burglary73.830.00%
Other theft23.830.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.57700.00%
Shoplifting24.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.830.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.670.00%
Burglary33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20237
September 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 202412
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 7LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tyne Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Waterside Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kennet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Medway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mayfields Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Severn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1