WS10 8LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8LX

WS10 8LX, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8LX 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 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8LX, encompassing approximately 921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 1

WS10 8LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft414.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.340.00%
Burglary23.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft417.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.17-50.00%
Burglary22.17-66.67%
Drugs12.170.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary631.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.510.00%
Other theft56.51150.00%
Vehicle crime45.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3450.00%
Other crime23.26100.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%

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 offences623.8820.00%
Shoplifting46.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Other theft22.17-50.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour521.71400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.4366.67%
Other theft45.43-63.64%
Burglary24.340.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1124.97120.00%
Vehicle crime311.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.26-50.00%
Public order13.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.63500.00%
Other theft56.51-50.00%
Public order35.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1019.54-23.08%
Vehicle crime210.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1324.97-23.53%
Public order314.1150.00%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.26-50.00%
Burglary13.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1735.82-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences618.450.00%
Vehicle crime36.5150.00%
Public order23.26100.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Robbery12.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1832.5780.00%
Violence and sexual offences619.54100.00%
Vehicle crime26.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1028.220.00%
Burglary510.860.00%
Vehicle crime35.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 202313
November 202317
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. James Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fallings Heath Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Station Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1