WS10 8DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8DT

WS10 8DT, Walsall has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.32 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8DT, encompassing approximately 4657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WS10 8DT 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
  • Dorsett Road Terrace with total crimes: 4

WS10 8DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime95.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9340.00%
Shoplifting71.50-66.67%
Other theft51.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Public order30.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.0480.00%
Shoplifting217.7361.54%
Public order94.51125.00%
Other theft81.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime51.07-16.67%
Burglary41.0733.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.45-28.57%
Shoplifting134.29160.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.79-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.5050.00%
Public order41.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-66.67%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.60-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.01-9.09%
Public order102.15233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.150.00%
Other theft81.93100.00%
Shoplifting51.72-37.50%
Robbery41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime40.86-66.67%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.1833.33%
Vehicle crime126.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.5810.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.36125.00%
Shoplifting81.93-50.00%
Burglary71.72600.00%
Other theft41.50-33.33%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.60-14.29%
Shoplifting165.1577.78%
Anti-social behaviour103.43233.33%
Vehicle crime82.15-11.11%
Other theft61.72100.00%
Public order51.29400.00%
Robbery41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.4521.74%
Vehicle crime96.01125.00%
Shoplifting91.9328.57%
Other theft31.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery20.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.53-30.30%
Shoplifting74.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5025.00%
Other theft41.07-20.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Robbery40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-57.14%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.9657.14%
Vehicle crime107.08233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-22.22%
Burglary61.5050.00%
Other theft51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Shoplifting40.86-20.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.9340.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Burglary41.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.600.00%
Vehicle crime126.010.00%
Burglary102.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Shoplifting51.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202436
June 202420
May 202428
April 202432
March 202424
February 202428
January 202423
December 202333
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 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 20249
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 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8DT 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. Dorsett Road Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 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. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Centenary Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Charles Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Imperial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pinfold Street Extension
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bright Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Threadbolt Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Butcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Well Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dale End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Bilston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pinfold Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1