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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7NP

WATLING STREET, WS8 7NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7NP 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 7NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7NP, encompassing approximately 1704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 2
  • Old Castle Grove with total crimes: 1

WATLING STREET, WS8 7NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences65.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.3533.33%
Drugs22.350.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.39200.00%
Vehicle crime25.28100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6966.67%
Robbery22.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.76-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.11100.00%
Public order12.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 order25.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-87.50%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3214.29%
Vehicle crime39.39200.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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 offences1411.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Deer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Castle Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1