AVENUE ROAD, WS10 8AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8AR

AVENUE ROAD, WS10 8AR, Walsall has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8AR 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 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8AR, encompassing approximately 4450 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS10 8AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • All Saints Road with total crimes: 3

AVENUE ROAD, WS10 8AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.73-44.74%
Vehicle crime94.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0233.33%
Shoplifting71.80-66.67%
Burglary51.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-20.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Public order30.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.0258.33%
Shoplifting218.5461.54%
Public order94.7250.00%
Vehicle crime62.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35150.00%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.939.09%
Shoplifting135.39160.00%
Public order62.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-44.44%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-77.78%
Other theft10.45-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.73-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.94-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.0212.50%
Public order82.02166.67%
Other theft71.80133.33%
Shoplifting51.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.12-75.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3350.00%
Vehicle crime126.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7010.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.47300.00%
Shoplifting81.80-50.00%
Burglary61.80200.00%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Other theft30.67-62.50%
Public order30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.30-23.08%
Shoplifting164.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.60233.33%
Other theft82.25166.67%
Vehicle crime81.800.00%
Robbery41.80300.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1362.50%
Vehicle crime85.8460.00%
Shoplifting81.8014.29%
Other theft31.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.01-40.74%
Shoplifting73.6075.00%
Other theft61.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.35-28.57%
Robbery41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Public order20.90-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.6342.11%
Burglary86.07100.00%
Vehicle crime71.80250.00%
Other theft71.57133.33%
Public order61.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-44.44%
Shoplifting41.12-20.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.48-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour94.2728.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.0240.00%
Shoplifting51.570.00%
Possession of weapons41.12300.00%
Burglary40.90-55.56%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.180.00%
Burglary95.170.00%
Vehicle crime92.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.020.00%
Other theft51.570.00%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202438
June 202424
May 202422
April 202430
March 202420
February 202426
January 202416
December 202327
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202421
June 202413
May 20245
April 20248
March 202416
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total13
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Latches Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Great Croft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Lawrence Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Centenary Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Flatts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Slater Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mallows Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Leys
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King Edward Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Bright Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Threadbolt Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Butcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Well Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dale End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Bilston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pinfold Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Kings Mill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Joynson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1