WS10 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7BJ

WS10 7BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7BJ, encompassing approximately 1490 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadwaters Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Lansbury Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS10 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0540.00%
Other crime24.700.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-66.67%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.37200.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.030.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.72-37.50%
Public order23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

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 offences810.06100.00%
Vehicle crime25.37100.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.04-50.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

In January 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 offences86.710.00%
Vehicle crime25.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.71-27.27%
Burglary15.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.10120.00%
Other crime47.38100.00%
Burglary32.68200.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.060.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadwaters Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dangerfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Western Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Other crime1