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

Overview of Crime in WS8 7PL

HOWDLES LANE, WS8 7PL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7PL, encompassing approximately 1785 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Castle Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howdle'S Lane with total crimes: 2

HOWDLES LANE, WS8 7PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour48.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2433.33%
Drugs22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences35.04-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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 offences88.96300.00%
Burglary24.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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 crime23.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0466.67%
Robbery32.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.68-62.50%

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 offences86.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48100.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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 offences44.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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
Burglary35.600.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-86.67%
Other theft21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

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 offences1511.2025.00%
Vehicle crime48.40100.00%
Public order12.240.00%

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 offences128.960.00%
Vehicle crime26.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 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
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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Old Castle Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kings Deer Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Howdle'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dawes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. White Horse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Anglesey Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Anglesey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Roman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1