WS10 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8QJ

WS10 8QJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8QJ, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Barn Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Darlaston Lane with total crimes: 2

WS10 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.81-14.29%
Vehicle crime15.83-66.67%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6727.27%
Vehicle crime36.810.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.18-42.11%
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1318.75%
Anti-social behaviour39.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.566.67%
Public order47.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Other crime31.46200.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.61275.00%
Public order57.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.27500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-80.95%
Vehicle crime31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.0261.54%
Criminal damage and arson310.21200.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.16-13.33%
Vehicle crime46.32100.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.480.00%
Vehicle crime58.750.00%
Burglary42.430.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202414
June 202411
May 202419
April 202416
March 202415
February 20244
January 202421
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Barn Farm Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Darlaston Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Biddlestone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1