WS8 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7LW

WS8 7LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.92 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7LW, encompassing approximately 1006 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Castle Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 3
  • White Horse Road with total crimes: 1

WS8 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.970.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.99-50.00%
Robbery11.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.95100.00%
Other crime13.970.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.97-33.33%
Robbery21.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.960.00%
Public order12.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.99-75.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime27.95100.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1418.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9340.00%
Public order26.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.940.00%
Other crime14.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 202314
August 20237
July 20235

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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Old Castle Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kings Deer Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. White Horse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Anglesey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Roman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1