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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LU

WATLING STREET, WS8 7LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LU, encompassing approximately 1404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3
  • Medway Road with total crimes: 2
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 1

WATLING STREET, WS8 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 crime49.970.00%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-66.67%
Public order11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.270.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

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 offences910.6880.00%
Other theft26.410.00%
Shoplifting21.42-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-90.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.1266.67%
Vehicle crime13.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.83200.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.98200.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.70-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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 offences812.82166.67%
Shoplifting75.70250.00%
Other theft14.980.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 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 offences34.270.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%

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 offences35.7050.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

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 order35.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
September 20231

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 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterside Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Medway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Severn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1