WS10 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7BG

WS10 7BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 542 crimes and a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7BG, encompassing approximately 2075 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 7BG area, explore the WS10 7BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS10 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Broadwaters Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lansbury Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS10 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences109.16-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.8250.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.300.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1983.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.30-33.33%
Robbery20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89-57.14%
Public order21.45100.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.37-25.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.260.00%
Vehicle crime23.860.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.750.00%
Burglary23.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.780.00%
Other theft13.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.05100.00%
Other crime46.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.160.00%
Burglary33.370.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 7BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Broadwaters Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Victory Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dangerfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Western Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Other crime1