WISTERIA DRIVE, WS8 7NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7NZ

WISTERIA DRIVE, WS8 7NZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7NZ 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 7NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7NZ, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS8 7NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tyne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kennet Close with total crimes: 3

WISTERIA DRIVE, WS8 7NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.751300.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.35-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.67166.67%
Vehicle crime43.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-62.50%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.78-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.8950.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6783.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.35-64.29%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.97-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1417.99600.00%
Shoplifting126.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.78-14.29%
Shoplifting32.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-12.50%
Shoplifting33.40200.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.89100.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0822.22%
Shoplifting75.35250.00%
Burglary73.400.00%
Other theft23.400.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences96.3212.50%
Shoplifting24.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 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 offences87.300.00%
Shoplifting23.890.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
December 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tyne Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Waterside Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kennet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Medway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mayfields Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Severn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1