WS10 8UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8UX

WS10 8UX, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8UX 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 8UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8UX, encompassing approximately 3912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS10 8UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 13
  • The Flatts with total crimes: 2
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 2

WS10 8UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25-36.00%
Vehicle crime54.09-37.50%
Public order51.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Shoplifting31.02-50.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5931.58%
Vehicle crime86.3960.00%
Shoplifting62.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-28.57%
Public order41.280.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7646.15%
Anti-social behaviour74.86133.33%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Other theft21.02-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.97-55.17%
Other theft53.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Burglary41.28-33.33%
Public order41.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-70.00%
Shoplifting30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.1752.63%
Anti-social behaviour107.4166.67%
Vehicle crime82.5633.33%
Burglary62.04200.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2866.67%
Shoplifting41.28-33.33%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0618.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.86200.00%
Vehicle crime61.530.00%
Shoplifting61.53100.00%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2033.33%
Vehicle crime64.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Shoplifting30.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.0740.00%
Shoplifting71.79133.33%
Other theft41.79-33.33%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order20.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7814.29%
Other theft64.09100.00%
Public order61.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Shoplifting30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.29-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.0450.00%
Vehicle crime51.53-37.50%
Public order41.2833.33%
Possession of weapons41.02-33.33%
Shoplifting41.0233.33%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.570.00%
Vehicle crime85.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Possession of weapons61.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202425
June 202419
May 202413
April 202429
March 202419
February 202416
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total13
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Flatts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Owen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slater Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Imperial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Addenbrooke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perry Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bellman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dale End
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bilston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Garrington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hemmings Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Horton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bowling Green Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Batchcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1