WS10 8QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8QX

WS10 8QX, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8QX 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 8QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8QX, encompassing approximately 4280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS10 8QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorsett Road Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Hewitt Street with total crimes: 4
  • St Lawrence Way with total crimes: 3

WS10 8QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.4110.53%
Vehicle crime44.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Other theft30.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.885.56%
Other theft64.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Burglary20.930.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.18-25.00%
Public order44.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7541.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.61166.67%
Public order41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.18-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson43.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Public order20.47-75.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.05144.44%
Public order85.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-71.88%
Public order52.10400.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.8533.33%
Burglary47.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.93100.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.51-7.69%
Other theft45.61300.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.05-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.07133.33%
Burglary21.64-66.67%
Public order20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.780.00%
Vehicle crime76.540.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Burglary61.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202419
June 202418
May 202424
April 202417
March 202422
February 20249
January 202432
December 202324
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
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 8QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorsett Road Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hewitt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Lawrence Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Leys
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Edward Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Charles Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Imperial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Pinfold Street Extension
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peach Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stafford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heathfield Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. George Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1