SMITH AVENUE, WS10 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7SB

SMITH AVENUE, WS10 7SB, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7SB 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 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7SB, encompassing approximately 3499 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS10 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ironmill Way with total crimes: 6
  • Broadwaters Road with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 3

SMITH AVENUE, WS10 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.57-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.1433.33%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8654.55%
Anti-social behaviour64.86100.00%
Possession of weapons21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.57-12.50%
Public order64.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.86-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson84.57300.00%
Vehicle crime42.29100.00%
Other crime41.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson26.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.57-6.67%
Other theft34.000.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8625.00%
Other theft34.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2916.67%
Other crime42.00100.00%
Burglary31.14-25.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.140.00%
Vehicle crime74.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.000.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 202416
March 202422
February 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ironmill Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Broadwaters Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victory Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pinfold Street Extension
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dangerfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Pinfold Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Darlington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chafery Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1