WILKINSON ROAD, WS10 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8SH

WILKINSON ROAD, WS10 8SH, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.36 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8SH 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 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8SH, encompassing approximately 1496 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8SH area, explore the WS10 8SH 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 (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 8SH 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

WILKINSON ROAD, WS10 8SH 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 offences1515.36114.29%
Anti-social behaviour310.020.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-33.33%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences722.0416.67%
Shoplifting64.68100.00%
Vehicle crime34.010.00%
Burglary32.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.03-25.00%
Burglary44.01300.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Shoplifting32.00-50.00%
Robbery22.000.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences816.70166.67%
Shoplifting65.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.34100.00%
Other theft32.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-57.14%
Drugs22.00100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.70-22.22%
Shoplifting54.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-71.43%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
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 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.7112.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.0175.00%
Shoplifting74.6816.67%
Other theft34.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-33.33%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences818.04-52.94%
Shoplifting65.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.71466.67%
Shoplifting411.36-33.33%
Other theft32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 offences914.030.00%
Burglary36.010.00%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202317
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

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 8SH 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. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1