CHERWELL DRIVE, WS8 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LG

CHERWELL DRIVE, WS8 7LG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LG, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7LG area, explore the WS8 7LG 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 (1300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7LG 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
  • Kennet Close with total crimes: 3

CHERWELL DRIVE, WS8 7LG 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.101300.00%
Public order28.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.09100.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.180.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-75.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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 offences89.9360.00%
Public order34.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92-72.73%
Other theft21.750.00%
Shoplifting21.17-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.01450.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

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 offences57.01-28.57%
Shoplifting32.92200.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.59-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.09100.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.36-11.11%
Shoplifting74.67250.00%
Burglary74.090.00%
Other theft24.090.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.59200.00%
Shoplifting25.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.26-50.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

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 offences69.350.00%
Burglary33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7LG 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. Kennet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Medway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mayfields Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Severn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1