BLITHFIELD ROAD, WS8 7NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7NH

BLITHFIELD ROAD, WS8 7NH, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7NH 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 7NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7NH, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shannon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Brownhills West with total crimes: 3
  • Tamar Close with total crimes: 2

BLITHFIELD ROAD, WS8 7NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-75.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.31100.00%
Public order35.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-33.33%
Other theft22.900.00%
Shoplifting21.45-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.69-28.57%
Shoplifting33.62200.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.07100.00%
Other crime11.45-50.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

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 offences820.28-11.11%
Shoplifting75.79250.00%
Burglary75.070.00%
Other theft25.070.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.41200.00%
Shoplifting26.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 offences35.79-50.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.59-25.00%
Burglary34.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Public order21.45-33.33%
Robbery11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.790.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.140.00%
Vehicle crime27.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 202412
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20237
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shannon Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brownhills West
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tamar Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mayfields Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kennet Close
    Total1
    Public order1