WS8 7PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7PP

WS8 7PP, Walsall has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7PP 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 7PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7PP, encompassing approximately 1214 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7PP Crime Hotspots

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

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

WS8 7PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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 offences49.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.29-66.67%
Robbery11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.06500.00%
Drugs14.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery34.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47100.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.76100.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.65-88.89%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences99.8812.50%
Vehicle crime27.410.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences89.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.590.00%
Public order11.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Castle Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1