WS10 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8RE

WS10 8RE, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8RE, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Charnwood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 3

WS10 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9870.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.540.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.430.00%
Burglary34.4450.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7625.00%
Robbery34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson813.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.660.00%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.54-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-28.57%
Shoplifting32.22-57.14%
Other theft21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.77133.33%
Shoplifting73.1116.67%
Burglary33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.878.33%
Shoplifting65.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8771.43%
Shoplifting45.33-33.33%
Other theft31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.99-41.67%
Shoplifting63.11100.00%
Drugs12.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.44-80.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.980.00%
Burglary55.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Charnwood Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Arden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1