PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7RL

PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7RL 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 7RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7RL, encompassing approximately 1472 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clifton Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Clayhanger Lane with total crimes: 1

PERIWINKLE CLOSE, WS8 7RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.83-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences25.43100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.58600.00%
Vehicle crime29.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.36-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In June 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 offences35.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.1880.00%
Other theft16.110.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.47-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Public order11.360.00%

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
Shoplifting64.750.00%
Public order14.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4366.67%
Burglary13.390.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences34.7550.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.07100.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 7RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Clayhanger Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Rushbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1