WS10 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8ST

WS10 8ST, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8ST crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS10 8ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Curtin Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Glyn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

WS10 8ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences914.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.7166.67%
Burglary23.730.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.9650.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.470.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.440.00%
Vehicle crime45.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202419
March 20248
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 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
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Curtin Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Glyn Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thorneycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hannah Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glyn Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Teal Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charnwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grayling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1