CASTLE STREET, WS10 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8JA

CASTLE STREET, WS10 8JA, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8JA, encompassing approximately 3149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 8JA 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
  • St Georges Street with total crimes: 2

CASTLE STREET, WS10 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.890.00%
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2118.18%
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.03-42.11%
Other theft43.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Burglary20.64-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.38-5.00%
Other theft36.03200.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2166.67%
Vehicle crime46.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81300.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-60.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.72-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.91150.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.62-7.14%
Other theft34.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences148.5727.27%
Vehicle crime44.450.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Public order20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.89-15.38%
Possession of weapons53.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.160.00%
Vehicle crime54.130.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202411
April 202419
March 202420
February 202412
January 20246
December 202313
November 202314
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8JA 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. St Georges Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bayley Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Batchcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Memory Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blockall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Horton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Horton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Peel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Barford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Consort Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1