WS10 8UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8UD

WS10 8UD, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8UD 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 8UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8UD, encompassing approximately 2672 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 8UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Haycock Place with total crimes: 3

WS10 8UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2215.79%
Criminal damage and arson28.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7226.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-60.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.60-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour55.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.50100.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.35-5.56%
Public order56.36-37.50%
Other crime31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.09125.00%
Public order86.73166.67%
Other crime32.99200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.9671.43%
Burglary48.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.10-17.65%
Other crime35.2450.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.35-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson56.36400.00%
Burglary21.87-33.33%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2290.00%
Vehicle crime57.110.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.62150.00%
Vehicle crime51.8766.67%
Public order41.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.60-42.86%
Other theft42.99100.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202419
May 202415
April 202417
March 202418
February 20248
January 202424
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319
September 202310
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Haycock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Darlaston Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Banfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kennedy Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pitchwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rough Hay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ames Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Michael Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peacock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Biddlestone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Glebe Place
    Total1
    Robbery1