WS10 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8BZ

WS10 8BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8BZ, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS10 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 5
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Florian Grove with total crimes: 3

WS10 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6636.36%
Vehicle crime36.130.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.35-38.89%
Other theft34.490.00%
Burglary21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7028.57%
Burglary47.35300.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2155.56%
Vehicle crime45.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68300.00%
Other theft21.63-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.530.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-66.67%
Other crime21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.80-10.00%
Public order43.68300.00%
Vehicle crime41.6333.33%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2155.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-25.00%
Burglary21.23-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.800.00%
Vehicle crime43.680.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 202418
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 5 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Addenbrooke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Perry Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Florian Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Flatts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Georges Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Batchcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Memory Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Horton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Horton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Peel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1