BARFORD CLOSE, WS10 8YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8YE

BARFORD CLOSE, WS10 8YE, Walsall has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.09 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8YE 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 8YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8YE, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 8YE area, explore the WS10 8YE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS10 8YE area, visit the WS10 8YE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)

WS10 8YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A454 with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BARFORD CLOSE, WS10 8YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime63.96-25.00%
Shoplifting52.38-68.75%
Robbery21.98100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.9760.00%
Shoplifting166.3477.78%
Vehicle crime86.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1750.00%
Public order42.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.28-33.33%
Shoplifting93.96-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.8415.38%
Shoplifting115.94-8.33%
Other theft54.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98200.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order10.79-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.61-31.58%
Shoplifting125.1550.00%
Public order54.750.00%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58300.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4018.75%
Vehicle crime107.52150.00%
Shoplifting83.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.17300.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.46166.67%
Shoplifting66.3450.00%
Vehicle crime42.38-50.00%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.5060.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.17-60.00%
Shoplifting42.38-33.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0736.36%
Shoplifting65.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.67-8.33%
Shoplifting84.3614.29%
Vehicle crime63.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.260.00%
Shoplifting74.750.00%
Vehicle crime62.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202415
April 202413
March 202419
February 202416
January 20246
December 202315
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202416
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A454
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Addenbrooke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bayley Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Perry Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garrington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Khyber Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hemmings Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Horton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellman'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1