SPROAT AVENUE, WS10 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8QB

SPROAT AVENUE, WS10 8QB, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8QB, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS10 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hewitt Street with total crimes: 4
  • Broadwaters Road with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 3

SPROAT AVENUE, WS10 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.33-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6162.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-71.43%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.597.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.950.00%
Public order21.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9285.71%
Burglary33.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36-12.50%
Burglary21.970.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6144.44%
Other theft33.67200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.48-35.71%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.020.00%
Public order53.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hewitt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Broadwaters Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Victory Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pinfold Street Extension
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathfield Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. George Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Pinfold Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1