WS10 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8AP

WS10 8AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8AP, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS10 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Latches Close with total crimes: 7
  • Florian Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Mallows Close with total crimes: 3

WS10 8AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1515.79%
Anti-social behaviour46.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.1133.33%
Public order41.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.11-40.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1090.00%
Public order65.2950.00%
Vehicle crime51.67400.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.75-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.79-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Public order41.39300.00%
Other theft31.11-25.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.5688.24%
Anti-social behaviour88.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.2325.00%
Vehicle crime51.3966.67%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8030.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.36-18.75%
Vehicle crime53.62-28.57%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.540.00%
Vehicle crime74.46600.00%
Burglary51.95150.00%
Public order51.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-28.57%
Other theft31.39-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.43-40.74%
Other theft74.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Burglary20.84-66.67%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.5650.00%
Other theft67.52200.00%
Burglary61.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Possession of weapons41.110.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.540.00%
Burglary75.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202419
May 202410
April 202432
March 202417
February 202417
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202327
September 202318

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Latches Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Florian Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mallows Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A4038
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Flatts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Georges Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Slater Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rectory Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Simmonds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Foster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blockall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1