WS10 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8LW

WS10 8LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8LW, encompassing approximately 1053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Batchcroft with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WS10 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.49200.00%
Vehicle crime25.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.900.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.90-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.64200.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.64100.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime11.90-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-57.14%
Other crime12.850.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.49133.33%
Other theft26.64-33.33%
Burglary11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime12.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.74100.00%
Other theft33.8050.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.69100.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.540.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Perry Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Batchcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Peel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1