LITTLE CROSS STREET, WS10 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8ET

LITTLE CROSS STREET, WS10 8ET, Walsall has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8ET, encompassing approximately 4647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS10 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 13
  • Dorsett Road Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Great Croft Street with total crimes: 3

LITTLE CROSS STREET, WS10 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.700.00%
Vehicle crime55.160.00%
Public order51.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-20.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Shoplifting30.86-50.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.9114.29%
Shoplifting65.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.08400.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4723.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Public order41.08-55.56%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.70-45.16%
Public order93.66125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-42.86%
Other theft61.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-44.44%
Shoplifting31.08-40.00%
Burglary30.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.65-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour146.6727.27%
Vehicle crime93.0128.57%
Burglary61.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29100.00%
Shoplifting51.29-16.67%
Other theft41.080.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.89266.67%
Vehicle crime72.370.00%
Shoplifting61.51100.00%
Public order51.29400.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Robbery40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6811.11%
Vehicle crime74.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.65-57.14%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.33-28.00%
Shoplifting73.87133.33%
Vehicle crime61.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.1313.64%
Public order65.38100.00%
Vehicle crime61.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-28.57%
Other theft51.08400.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Shoplifting30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.05-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson74.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.5175.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-50.00%
Shoplifting40.8633.33%
Public order30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.65-40.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.42-6.90%
Vehicle crime85.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.7250.00%
Burglary51.2925.00%
Possession of weapons51.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.240.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202424
June 202421
May 202417
April 202431
March 202432
February 202420
January 202418
December 202325
November 202322
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8ET 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. Dorsett Road Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Great Croft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Lawrence Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Owen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Slater Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mallows Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Leys
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. King Edward Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Charles Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Imperial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Addenbrooke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ames Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dale End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Bilston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Peach Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stafford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Garrington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hemmings Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Horton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bowling Green Close
    Total1
    Public order1