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

Overview of Crime in WS10 8RX

HIGH STREET, WS10 8RX, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.53 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8RX, encompassing approximately 1482 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8RX area, explore the WS10 8RX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS10 8RX area, visit the WS10 8RX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, WS10 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour312.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.02-50.00%
Other theft11.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.67-12.50%
Shoplifting69.44100.00%
Vehicle crime44.05-20.00%
Burglary42.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Other crime32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.9533.33%
Vehicle crime510.7966.67%
Burglary53.37400.00%
Robbery33.370.00%
Shoplifting32.02-50.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.95140.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.0920.00%
Shoplifting64.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Other theft12.02-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.5880.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.07-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.37100.00%
Other theft32.7050.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.60-20.00%
Shoplifting58.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.37200.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Other theft21.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour710.1216.67%
Shoplifting74.7216.67%
Other theft44.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70-60.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.58-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0750.00%
Shoplifting64.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.05150.00%
Vehicle crime23.37-33.33%
Drugs21.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.30233.33%
Anti-social behaviour413.49300.00%
Shoplifting42.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.12-40.00%
Shoplifting64.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.740.00%
Burglary42.700.00%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202414
June 202416
May 202412
April 20245
March 202412
February 202415
January 20249
December 202320
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hughes Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1