WELLS AVENUE, WS10 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8QN

WELLS AVENUE, WS10 8QN, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8QN, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Backstone Lane with total crimes: 3

WELLS AVENUE, WS10 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6723.08%
Other theft35.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.29-38.10%
Public order44.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.33-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour35.160.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.33325.00%
Public order55.85-16.67%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 order65.85500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.0841.18%
Vehicle crime48.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.05-10.53%
Vehicle crime55.85400.00%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.675.56%
Criminal damage and arson56.5466.67%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.0850.00%
Burglary46.20100.00%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202421
April 202415
March 202417
February 20244
January 202424
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318
September 202312

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Backstone Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wiley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Charles Foster Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Heathfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Glebe Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heathfield Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bradshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wiley Avenue South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1