WS10 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9SG

WS10 9SG, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.38 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9SG, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 9SG area, explore the WS10 9SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS10 9SG area, visit the WS10 9SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS10 9SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 3

WS10 9SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.38-25.00%
Other theft44.530.00%
Vehicle crime33.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-50.00%
Burglary21.51-66.67%
Drugs21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.6914.29%
Burglary66.04200.00%
Vehicle crime54.53400.00%
Other theft43.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.02100.00%
Other crime33.02200.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.380.00%
Shoplifting45.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Other theft21.51-50.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.29400.00%
Other theft43.78-66.67%
Public order33.02200.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1220.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Public order12.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.38233.33%
Other theft67.56-50.00%
Public order34.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1215.87-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences39.07-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1326.45-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences89.8214.29%
Vehicle crime46.0433.33%
Public order33.0250.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1524.18-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences711.3316.67%
Vehicle crime35.290.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1824.1880.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-50.00%
Burglary10.76-83.33%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1027.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.560.00%
Burglary67.560.00%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Darlaston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fallings Heath Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. James Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cook Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Simmonds Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1