WS10 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8RL

WS10 8RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8RL, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS10 8RL 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 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1515.2136.36%
Anti-social behaviour38.7750.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In July 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 offences1114.620.00%
Vehicle crime36.430.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.43-33.33%
Public order32.34-25.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.51-14.29%
Public order43.510.00%
Burglary12.340.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.090.00%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.96-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour55.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.9250.00%
Shoplifting31.75-57.14%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.818.33%
Shoplifting77.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.09100.00%
Burglary33.51200.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.96-7.69%
Shoplifting67.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Other theft21.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.1385.71%
Other theft47.600.00%
Shoplifting42.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

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 offences79.94-41.67%
Shoplifting64.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.3871.43%
Criminal damage and arson57.0266.67%
Burglary42.920.00%
Shoplifting32.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-66.67%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.090.00%
Other theft43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202411
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8RL 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. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hannah Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1