WATLING STREET, WS8 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LR

WATLING STREET, WS8 7LR, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LR, encompassing approximately 1110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3
  • Lawnoaks Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tamar Close with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, WS8 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.60-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.10-90.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1012.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.0050.00%
Vehicle crime12.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.60-75.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.90100.00%
Other theft17.200.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.5033.33%
Possession of weapons13.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.40200.00%
Other crime12.700.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.30100.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waterside Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lawnoaks Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tamar Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hednesford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2