WS10 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8LQ

WS10 8LQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.45 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8LQ, encompassing approximately 369 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS10 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pendlebury Close with total crimes: 2

WS10 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime432.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson427.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.82200.00%
Vehicle crime28.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences15.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime321.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.11100.00%
Other crime15.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.11-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences15.410.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime637.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson316.220.00%
Other theft38.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.70-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime735.1575.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.93-25.00%
Burglary18.110.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime427.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.8233.33%
Public order110.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime427.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.8250.00%
Public order28.11100.00%
Other crime15.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime218.93-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.410.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Other theft12.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1059.4925.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.0433.33%
Other theft310.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.410.00%
Shoplifting12.700.00%
Burglary12.700.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime832.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences321.630.00%
Other theft18.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pendlebury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Oberon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wrexham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1