WS10 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8RR

WS10 8RR, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8RR, encompassing approximately 2146 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS10 8RR 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
  • Broadwaters Road with total crimes: 3

WS10 8RR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.189.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.5950.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.120.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.12-25.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Public order20.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.33-42.86%
Public order21.86100.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.25600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.26-22.22%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5212.50%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.52-27.27%
Burglary23.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4537.50%
Vehicle crime25.12100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1166.67%
Burglary36.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.720.00%
Burglary34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 8RR 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. Broadwaters Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victory Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dangerfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Western Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Other crime1