WV14 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8LB

WV14 8LB, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8LB, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV14 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 3
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2

WV14 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-50.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.37-27.78%
Vehicle crime65.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9720.00%
Vehicle crime57.08150.00%
Burglary31.9750.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.37114.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.26-53.33%
Other crime32.75200.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.767.14%
Vehicle crime55.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-20.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.587.69%
Anti-social behaviour55.5066.67%
Other theft41.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.04-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour35.11200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.37320.00%
Vehicle crime48.26300.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-25.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.110.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 202415
April 20247
March 202415
February 202414
January 202413
December 202321
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bradley Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Arden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Princess Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1