WALSALL STREET, WS10 9EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9EN

WALSALL STREET, WS10 9EN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.88 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9EN 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 9EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9EN, encompassing approximately 4773 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 9EN area, explore the WS10 9EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (152.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WS10 9EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Upper Russell Street with total crimes: 10

WALSALL STREET, WS10 9EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5323.88152.38%
Violence and sexual offences2411.10-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.03-30.00%
Other theft61.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-57.14%
Drugs51.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-16.67%
Robbery21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.95-13.79%
Shoplifting215.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.40600.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.93400.00%
Burglary72.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.4720.00%
Public order51.26-28.57%
Other theft51.0525.00%
Robbery41.0533.33%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.083.57%
Shoplifting96.08125.00%
Burglary81.89100.00%
Public order71.6875.00%
Vehicle crime51.470.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Robbery30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.87-22.22%
Burglary41.47-50.00%
Shoplifting40.84-33.33%
Public order40.84100.00%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Robbery30.63200.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.1950.00%
Burglary81.89100.00%
Vehicle crime61.6820.00%
Other theft61.2650.00%
Shoplifting61.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-37.50%
Drugs21.050.00%
Public order20.42-75.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.5038.46%
Violence and sexual offences153.77-25.00%
Public order83.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.68200.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Burglary41.05-20.00%
Other theft40.84-20.00%
Drugs20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.08-44.44%
Shoplifting134.19-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour122.7271.43%
Other theft52.51-28.57%
Drugs51.050.00%
Burglary51.0525.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Robbery20.63-66.67%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.0656.52%
Shoplifting177.54240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.560.00%
Other theft71.47-46.15%
Public order71.47133.33%
Robbery61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-63.64%
Burglary40.84-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.550.00%
Other theft134.8262.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.72175.00%
Burglary92.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8916.67%
Shoplifting51.47-68.75%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.5053.33%
Shoplifting164.82128.57%
Other theft83.35100.00%
Burglary61.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-57.14%
Public order51.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.84-50.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.140.00%
Vehicle crime82.930.00%
Burglary81.680.00%
Shoplifting71.680.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202425
June 202429
May 202428
April 202420
March 202415
February 202420
January 202436
December 202323
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202421
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 202316
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 9EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting41
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Victoria Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hardy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clarkson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hollies Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Hamstead Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hydes Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St. Lukes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1