WS10 9GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9GD

WS10 9GD, Walsall has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9GD 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 9GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9GD, encompassing approximately 3913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS10 9GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Ironmill Way with total crimes: 6
  • Latches Close with total crimes: 3

WS10 9GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.48-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.07175.00%
Vehicle crime62.81500.00%
Shoplifting41.53-73.33%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.12100.00%
Shoplifting158.1836.36%
Public order73.8340.00%
Other crime41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-20.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.05-11.11%
Shoplifting114.09450.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8116.67%
Vehicle crime51.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-16.67%
Public order51.28-16.67%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5350.00%
Public order61.53200.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Burglary21.02-60.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0116.67%
Vehicle crime85.37166.67%
Burglary52.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Shoplifting31.02-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.99-18.18%
Shoplifting104.60100.00%
Other theft52.5666.67%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.9483.33%
Shoplifting55.620.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.41-29.41%
Other theft43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02300.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2288.89%
Vehicle crime94.340.00%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-62.50%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.18-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.300.00%
Burglary32.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.87-14.29%
Vehicle crime116.1357.14%
Burglary92.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.30300.00%
Other theft42.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.270.00%
Vehicle crime77.160.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202432
June 202416
May 202418
April 202421
March 202418
February 202422
January 202412
December 202317
November 20239
October 202324
September 202328

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202415
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ironmill Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Latches Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Centenary Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bright Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Threadbolt Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Butcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Well Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Darlington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chafery Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kings Mill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Joynson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1