HEATH ROAD, WS10 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8LZ

HEATH ROAD, WS10 8LZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8LZ, encompassing approximately 1697 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 8LZ 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
  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 2

HEATH ROAD, WS10 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1950.00%
Other theft45.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Robbery11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.53-20.00%
Other theft42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Burglary21.77-50.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.2128.57%
Vehicle crime55.30150.00%
Other theft42.95100.00%
Burglary42.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36300.00%
Other crime32.36200.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.55-12.50%
Shoplifting44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-25.00%
Other theft21.77-50.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.71300.00%
Other theft42.36-60.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.89-54.55%
Bicycle theft12.950.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.32175.00%
Other theft66.48-50.00%
Public order53.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-33.33%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1213.55-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences47.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1422.97-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences108.2525.00%
Vehicle crime45.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Burglary32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1620.03-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences89.4333.33%
Vehicle crime34.7150.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

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 theft1818.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.600.00%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8LZ 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. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fallings Heath Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Station Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1