WS10 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8ST

WS10 8ST, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8ST 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 8ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8ST, encompassing approximately 1341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Charnwood Close with total crimes: 5
  • Teal Grove with total crimes: 2

WS10 8ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.16-8.33%
Public order38.20200.00%
Drugs12.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.91100.00%
Other crime28.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.47-33.33%
Robbery42.980.00%
Public order32.98-40.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.36-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson67.45100.00%
Public order54.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.64137.50%
Criminal damage and arson314.160.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Other theft12.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime37.4550.00%
Burglary32.24200.00%
Other theft12.240.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.940.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.22-33.33%
Other theft22.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons24.470.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.710.00%
Burglary23.730.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202419
March 20248
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Charnwood Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Teal Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Curtin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hannah Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Western Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Heath Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1