WS10 8XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8XE

WS10 8XE, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8XE 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 8XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8XE, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 8XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oberon Grove with total crimes: 2
  • The Flatts with total crimes: 2
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 2

WS10 8XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.08-18.18%
Vehicle crime35.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.7750.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour24.92100.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0837.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.77-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.46-55.56%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.69125.00%
Public order55.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Other theft21.85-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.690.00%
Other theft26.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oberon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Flatts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Owen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Perry Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Station Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carriage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bryony Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Georges Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bowling Green Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Batchcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1