WASDALE ROAD, WS8 7SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7SN

WASDALE ROAD, WS8 7SN, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7SN 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 7SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7SN, encompassing approximately 1886 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS8 7SN area, explore the WS8 7SN 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7SN 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

WASDALE ROAD, WS8 7SN 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
Shoplifting87.95-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences24.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.19600.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 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 offences46.3633.33%
Vehicle crime22.12-50.00%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

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
Shoplifting69.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting98.4880.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.77-50.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Public order11.060.00%

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
Shoplifting64.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.180.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences54.2425.00%
Burglary12.650.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.240.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.24100.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.180.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
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 5 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
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 7SN 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. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rushbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1