WS8 7PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7PH

WS8 7PH, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7PH 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 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7PH, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS8 7PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Dawes Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 2

WS8 7PH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%

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 behaviour47.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.9933.33%
Drugs21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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 offences34.48-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96300.00%
Burglary23.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences53.9866.67%
Robbery22.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.49-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.98100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.970.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-86.67%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9525.00%
Vehicle crime47.46100.00%
Public order11.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.960.00%
Vehicle crime25.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Deer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Dawes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Castle Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1