WS10 8WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8WB

WS10 8WB, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8WB 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 8WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8WB, encompassing approximately 2088 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 3
  • George Rose Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Stanbury Avenue with total crimes: 1

WS10 8WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-54.55%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.41450.00%
Shoplifting55.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Robbery21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.70-50.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences911.01-10.00%
Shoplifting64.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.360.00%
Shoplifting84.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.58400.00%
Public order44.79-33.33%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-81.82%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1483.33%
Vehicle crime25.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7020.00%
Vehicle crime32.87200.00%
Other theft31.44200.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-28.57%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20242
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hughes Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. George Rose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1