WS10 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8AY

WS10 8AY, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8AY, encompassing approximately 3076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8AY area, explore the WS10 8AY 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 (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS10 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Flatts with total crimes: 2
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 2
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 2

WS10 8AY 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.15-21.43%
Vehicle crime43.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In July 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 offences1410.40-6.67%
Vehicle crime54.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7225.00%
Vehicle crime44.870.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.50-40.00%
Burglary33.90-25.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6733.33%
Burglary46.50100.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7736.36%
Vehicle crime44.87300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.50175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57300.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-63.64%
Other theft31.300.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.10-15.38%
Public order43.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Other theft31.300.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences139.10-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson44.2233.33%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.370.00%
Possession of weapons55.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 202420
March 202415
February 202411
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Flatts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Owen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Addenbrooke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Perry Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hemmings Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Horton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bowling Green Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Batchcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1