SHORT STREET, WS10 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8BS

SHORT STREET, WS10 8BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8BS, encompassing approximately 1532 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 2

SHORT STREET, WS10 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0550.00%
Other theft45.87-20.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Robbery11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.62-33.33%
Other theft53.9125.00%
Vehicle crime53.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-50.00%
Burglary21.30-66.67%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.450.00%
Burglary65.87200.00%
Vehicle crime63.91200.00%
Other theft43.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61100.00%
Other crime32.61200.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.9612.50%
Shoplifting45.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Other theft21.30-50.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.22400.00%
Other theft43.26-66.67%
Public order32.61200.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1218.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Public order11.96-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.27200.00%
Other theft67.83-50.00%
Public order53.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.26-33.33%
Robbery11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1216.96-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences47.83-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

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 theft1426.75-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences109.1325.00%
Vehicle crime46.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1622.84-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences810.440.00%
Public order35.22200.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1822.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.740.00%
Vehicle crime35.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. James Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fallings Heath Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Station Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1