BACKSTONE LANE, WS10 8WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8WE

BACKSTONE LANE, WS10 8WE, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8WE 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 8WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8WE, encompassing approximately 2215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8WE area, explore the WS10 8WE 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 (-58.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS10 8WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stanbury Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Wells Avenue with total crimes: 1

BACKSTONE LANE, WS10 8WE 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 offences54.97-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.35500.00%
Shoplifting65.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.710.00%
Vehicle crime32.2650.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.77-50.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.29-9.09%
Shoplifting64.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Other crime20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.2510.00%
Shoplifting94.9780.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.19233.33%
Public order54.51-28.57%
Shoplifting52.26-28.57%
Other theft22.260.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order712.19250.00%
Shoplifting73.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.09116.67%
Shoplifting65.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.710.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Other theft10.90-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4820.00%
Shoplifting42.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences89.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 202410
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
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 8WE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hughes Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wells Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sutton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Horace Partridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Basalt Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bagwall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1