WS8 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7QG

WS8 7QG, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7QG, encompassing approximately 2002 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS8 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Deer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sallow Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS8 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.49125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%

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 offences47.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.49100.00%
Other theft23.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99133.33%
Robbery13.490.00%

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 offences32.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.99125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.49200.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 offences1511.480.00%
Vehicle crime47.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.990.00%
Vehicle crime27.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
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 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Deer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Sallow Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dawes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Castle Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1