WESTBOURNE ROAD, WS10 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8BJ

WESTBOURNE ROAD, WS10 8BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8BJ, encompassing approximately 2804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS10 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

WESTBOURNE ROAD, WS10 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.210.00%
Other theft41.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.40114.29%
Vehicle crime55.3566.67%
Other theft51.78150.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Burglary41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56-22.22%
Shoplifting42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.21400.00%
Other theft41.78-60.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-64.29%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 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 offences1410.70133.33%
Public order64.990.00%
Other theft62.14-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139.98-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences64.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1414.62-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.990.00%
Vehicle crime43.5733.33%
Burglary41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1613.91-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences105.71-23.08%
Shoplifting33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1915.3390.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.77-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.71-75.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.050.00%
Other theft104.990.00%
Burglary83.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202415
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 202414
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fallings Heath Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. James Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. A4038
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Flatts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Simmonds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1