LAWNOAKS CLOSE, WS8 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7NG

LAWNOAKS CLOSE, WS8 7NG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7NG, encompassing approximately 1317 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shannon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3

LAWNOAKS CLOSE, WS8 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.43150.00%
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Shoplifting33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-66.67%
Public order11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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 offences66.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.56100.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9180.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.83-81.82%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Shoplifting21.52-83.33%
Other crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

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
Shoplifting1223.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.3566.67%
Vehicle crime13.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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 offences38.350.00%
Shoplifting32.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In February 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 offences39.110.00%
Shoplifting32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.83-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

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 offences815.18166.67%
Shoplifting76.07250.00%
Burglary35.310.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 offences34.56-40.00%
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.59150.00%
Shoplifting23.800.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%

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 order36.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.63-57.14%
Public order32.280.00%
Other crime32.280.00%
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.070.00%
Drugs15.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 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
August 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Shannon Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Waterside Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lawnoaks Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tamar Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hednesford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2