LAUDERDALE CLOSE, WS8 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7SH

LAUDERDALE CLOSE, WS8 7SH, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7SH, encompassing approximately 2221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clayhanger Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Croft Crescent with total crimes: 1

LAUDERDALE CLOSE, WS8 7SH 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
Shoplifting86.30-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences23.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.00550.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.05-25.00%
Shoplifting21.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.65-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.7033.33%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.20125.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.05-25.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences45.400.00%
Shoplifting41.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.70-25.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1533.33%
Other theft11.800.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2550.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
February 20241
November 20231

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231

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 2 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
January 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 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 7SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Clayhanger Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rushbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1