RICHARDS STREET, WS10 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8AJ

RICHARDS STREET, WS10 8AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8AJ, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8AJ area, explore the WS10 8AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Latches Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 3
  • The Flatts with total crimes: 2

RICHARDS STREET, WS10 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.64-36.36%
Vehicle crime53.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.334.76%
Vehicle crime66.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70150.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4266.67%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.9140.00%
Public order55.95150.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-40.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Burglary21.13-60.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.1536.36%
Anti-social behaviour98.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.5525.00%
Burglary51.42400.00%
Vehicle crime51.4225.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6169.23%
Anti-social behaviour86.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Public order31.13200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences137.0944.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.55100.00%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.06-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.25-28.57%
Other theft41.4233.33%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Public order41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Possession of weapons20.85-66.67%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.610.00%
Burglary65.670.00%
Possession of weapons61.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202422
June 202421
May 202415
April 202430
March 202422
February 202413
January 20249
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Latches Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Flatts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Owen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Slater Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mallows Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Addenbrooke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Station Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dale End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Horton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bowling Green Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Batchcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1