WS10 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8LJ

WS10 8LJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2246 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Florian Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Fallings Heath Close with total crimes: 2

WS10 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.56-40.00%
Other theft31.34-50.00%
Burglary21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In June 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 offences1217.36100.00%
Other theft65.34200.00%
Vehicle crime52.67400.00%
Public order52.23400.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.79-40.00%
Shoplifting42.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.68233.33%
Other theft44.45-55.56%
Other crime31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.3580.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.01-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.79233.33%
Other theft54.45-61.54%
Public order32.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1311.57-7.14%
Vehicle crime45.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-40.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.80-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences56.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1818.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.45400.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1816.4780.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.0150.00%
Burglary25.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1018.25-9.09%
Burglary84.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.5614.29%
Vehicle crime63.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1115.13-21.43%
Vehicle crime84.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.5616.67%
Burglary23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.230.00%
Possession of weapons32.670.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 202318
October 202318
September 202310
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312
September 20238
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Florian Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fallings Heath Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Flatts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Batchcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Simmonds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1