WV14 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8QL

WV14 8QL, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8QL, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV14 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arbour Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Bradley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hawkin'S Place with total crimes: 3

WV14 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.46-23.53%
Vehicle crime43.88-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.040.00%
Vehicle crime95.07125.00%
Public order22.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.04-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson65.07100.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Burglary30.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2335.71%
Burglary65.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.35-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences168.6560.00%
Vehicle crime44.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.95-45.45%
Vehicle crime43.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.14214.29%
Vehicle crime46.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.77-53.33%
Other theft42.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.267.14%
Anti-social behaviour14.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.460.00%
Vehicle crime34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202417
June 202417
May 202419
April 202414
March 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 202322
November 20237
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
September 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 WV14 8QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arbour Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bradley Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hawkin'S Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Britannia Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Loxdale Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Princess Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Abney Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1