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

Overview of Crime in WS10 8SJ

WILKINSON ROAD, WS10 8SJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8SJ, encompassing approximately 1270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arden Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hemlock Way with total crimes: 1

WILKINSON ROAD, WS10 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5912.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Other theft11.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In July 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 offences825.18100.00%
Shoplifting66.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Burglary33.15-25.00%
Other theft32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.15-20.00%
Shoplifting33.15-50.00%
Robbery12.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93-20.00%
Other theft13.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

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
Shoplifting921.2480.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.08400.00%
Other theft43.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.36-71.43%
Other crime11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

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 offences718.10-12.50%
Shoplifting55.51-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.930.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Burglary11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-85.71%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.3914.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.29133.33%
Shoplifting75.5116.67%
Other theft35.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-33.33%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 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 offences719.67-56.25%
Shoplifting65.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.96433.33%
Shoplifting412.59-33.33%
Other theft33.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

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
Shoplifting68.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.160.00%
Burglary35.510.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 20233
October 20237

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

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

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 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 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 8SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hughes Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Arden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hemlock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1