MAYFIELDS DRIVE, WS8 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7NJ

MAYFIELDS DRIVE, WS8 7NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7NJ, encompassing approximately 1351 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Kennet Close with total crimes: 3

MAYFIELDS DRIVE, WS8 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.581100.00%
Public order28.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.18100.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-50.00%

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
Shoplifting38.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-71.43%
Public order11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.84133.33%
Public order35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22200.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-75.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.96-25.00%
Shoplifting22.22-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting1218.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.440.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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
Shoplifting48.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.14-33.33%
Shoplifting32.96200.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44100.00%
Other crime11.48-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.76250.00%
Burglary75.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.18-37.50%
Other crime23.700.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88166.67%
Shoplifting25.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 offences35.18-50.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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 offences610.360.00%
Burglary34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Tyne Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kennet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Mayfields Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Severn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1