HOWDLES LANE, WS8 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7PJ

HOWDLES LANE, WS8 7PJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.01 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7PJ, encompassing approximately 1330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS8 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 2
  • Old Castle Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Hill Close with total crimes: 1

HOWDLES LANE, WS8 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Other crime22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.26-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.27300.00%
Vehicle crime26.010.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery35.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.75-66.67%

In January 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 offences34.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

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 offences45.26100.00%
Public order13.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 order26.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-83.33%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.030.00%
Vehicle crime39.020.00%
Public order12.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20243

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 7PJ postcode area is presented below.

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