WATSON ROAD, WS10 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8SL

WATSON ROAD, WS10 8SL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8SL, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS10 8SL 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
  • Engine Lane with total crimes: 1

WATSON ROAD, WS10 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9542.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.84-25.00%
Other theft12.05-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

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 offences721.2140.00%
Shoplifting64.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Burglary32.74-40.00%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.42-44.44%
Shoplifting33.42-50.00%
Robbery12.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.47350.00%
Shoplifting66.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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
Shoplifting919.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.16400.00%
Other theft43.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74200.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.42-11.11%
Shoplifting55.47-28.57%
Burglary23.42100.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-85.71%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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 offences923.2628.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.16133.33%
Shoplifting74.7916.67%
Public order34.79200.00%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-33.33%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

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 offences717.11-36.36%
Shoplifting64.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Drugs22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Public order11.370.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.53450.00%
Other theft47.530.00%
Shoplifting42.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.11-71.43%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

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 offences711.630.00%
Burglary34.790.00%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 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 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
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 8SL 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. Engine Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Ridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kendrick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1