OAKENHAYES DRIVE, WS8 7QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7QB

OAKENHAYES DRIVE, WS8 7QB, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7QB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7QB, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS8 7QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Castle Grove with total crimes: 5
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 3

OAKENHAYES DRIVE, WS8 7QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6540.00%
Other crime23.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Drugs21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.63-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.580.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12233.33%
Vehicle crime15.090.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.03-72.73%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6522.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.59200.00%
Other crime11.53-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15125.00%
Other crime24.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.10-75.00%
Burglary32.030.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.700.00%
Vehicle crime38.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7060.00%
Vehicle crime38.1450.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6311.11%
Vehicle crime25.09-50.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.660.00%
Vehicle crime44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 202316
September 202316
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 8 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
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Old Castle Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kings Deer Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. A5195
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elderside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dawes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1