WHITEBEAM CLOSE, WS8 7QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7QR

WHITEBEAM CLOSE, WS8 7QR, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7QR 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 7QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7QR, encompassing approximately 1536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 1

WHITEBEAM CLOSE, WS8 7QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.81-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour25.210.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.06550.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.46100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.90-66.67%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.11125.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.810.00%
Shoplifting42.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.210.00%
Public order13.900.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.90100.00%
Shoplifting12.600.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.950.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202413
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rushbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1