HIGH STREET, WS10 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8RT

HIGH STREET, WS10 8RT, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.87 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8RT, encompassing approximately 1793 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Curtin Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 7
  • Engine Lane with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, WS10 8RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1222.8720.00%
Shoplifting66.69100.00%
Burglary43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-33.33%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.170.00%
Burglary45.58300.00%
Robbery32.230.00%
Shoplifting31.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-33.33%
Other theft11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.5820.00%
Shoplifting63.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.3525.00%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.9680.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.02-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-33.33%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.400.00%
Shoplifting56.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.79200.00%
Other theft21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.63-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.1375.00%
Shoplifting73.9016.67%
Other theft33.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-60.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%

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 offences1218.96-33.33%
Shoplifting66.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7933.33%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.52157.14%
Shoplifting410.04-33.33%
Other theft32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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 offences710.04-41.67%
Shoplifting63.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.179.09%
Criminal damage and arson66.6920.00%
Burglary43.35300.00%
Shoplifting32.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-66.67%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1117.85-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour66.13-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson53.35150.00%
Other theft42.79300.00%
Shoplifting22.23-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.56-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.23100.00%
Shoplifting128.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.69175.00%
Vehicle crime76.13133.33%
Burglary33.9050.00%
Public order31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-60.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.850.00%
Shoplifting64.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 202411
January 202412
December 202318
November 20237
October 202312
September 202311
August 202316
July 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Curtin Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hughes Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Engine Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. High Ridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Burns Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilkinson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Tilia Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charnwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1