WATERSIDE WAY, WS8 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LN

WATERSIDE WAY, WS8 7LN, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LN, encompassing approximately 1684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kennet Close with total crimes: 3

WATERSIDE WAY, WS8 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

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 crime48.900.00%
Shoplifting32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.90-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.750.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6883.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.53-81.82%
Other theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19-83.33%
Other crime11.190.00%

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
Shoplifting1218.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.530.00%
Vehicle crime13.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3150.00%
Shoplifting33.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53-20.00%
Shoplifting32.37200.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.53-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.6228.57%
Shoplifting75.34250.00%
Burglary64.150.00%
Other theft23.560.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.53133.33%
Shoplifting24.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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 offences35.340.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20236

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
June 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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