WS10 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8PT

WS10 8PT, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8PT, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 3
  • George Rose Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Stanbury Avenue with total crimes: 1

WS10 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.69350.00%
Shoplifting54.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.880.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-77.78%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.640.00%
Shoplifting64.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.81-10.00%
Shoplifting84.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.230.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.05400.00%
Public order45.29-33.33%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.17-77.78%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9350.00%
Vehicle crime24.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8820.00%
Vehicle crime33.17200.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2925.00%
Possession of weapons12.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.290.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hughes Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. George Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1