EMPRESS WAY, WS10 8YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 8YL

EMPRESS WAY, WS10 8YL, Walsall has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This WS10 8YL 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 8YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 8YL, encompassing approximately 3292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 8YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 5
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Haycock Place with total crimes: 3

EMPRESS WAY, WS10 8YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.245.88%
Vehicle crime45.470.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.330.00%
Vehicle crime45.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.81-15.00%
Other theft65.1650.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.070.00%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other crime30.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9341.18%
Vehicle crime67.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.20112.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.16300.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.68-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.4366.67%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2925.00%
Vehicle crime34.56-50.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.6420.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4160.00%
Vehicle crime54.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-33.33%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.930.00%
Vehicle crime83.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202417
May 202417
April 202420
March 202424
February 202417
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 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
January 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Addenbrooke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Perry Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haycock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. A454
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. St Georges Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bayley Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Batchcroft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Memory Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kennedy Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Accord Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bird Brook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ames Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hampton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Horton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Horton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Peel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Barford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Consort Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellman'S Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1