DARLASTON CENTRAL TRADING ESTATE, WS10 8XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8XB

DARLASTON CENTRAL TRADING ESTATE, WS10 8XB, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8XB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 8XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8XB, encompassing approximately 3279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS10 8XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Latches Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 4

DARLASTON CENTRAL TRADING ESTATE, WS10 8XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.64-8.70%
Vehicle crime66.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.8325.00%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-40.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.9976.92%
Vehicle crime77.01133.33%
Other theft52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5266.67%
Public order51.52150.00%
Burglary41.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Other crime31.2250.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.59-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour43.96-20.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.94144.44%
Anti-social behaviour56.71400.00%
Other theft51.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5225.00%
Public order41.5233.33%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.05-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Public order31.22-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6770.00%
Public order75.18600.00%
Other theft62.13-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1612.206.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1514.94-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences124.57-29.41%
Vehicle crime63.66100.00%
Burglary41.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-33.33%
Public order31.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.47-5.56%
Other theft165.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.88200.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.91-71.43%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2018.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.10-5.26%
Burglary75.49-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.690.00%
Burglary115.790.00%
Other theft103.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.050.00%
Vehicle crime52.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202423
May 202413
April 202422
March 20249
February 202417
January 202410
December 202312
November 202317
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Latches Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cobden Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Florian Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fallings Heath Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. James Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. A4038
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. The Flatts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tilley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Simmonds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Franchise Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1