WS8 7QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7QT

WS8 7QT, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7QT 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 7QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7QT, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

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

WS8 7QT 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

WS8 7QT 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 behaviour48.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.9433.33%
Drugs21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.80166.67%
Burglary13.890.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.37100.00%
Robbery22.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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 offences31.94-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.40100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences43.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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
Burglary46.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-75.00%
Public order21.94100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.690.00%
Vehicle crime47.77100.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2023.08%
Vehicle crime27.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7562.50%
Public order26.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.830.00%
Other crime13.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202316
September 202316
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 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 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 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
October 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 7QT 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
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1