RIDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS1 3BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3BF

RIDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS1 3BF, Walsall has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 3BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3BF, encompassing approximately 5812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS1 3BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lysways Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 9
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 8

RIDGEWOOD CLOSE, WS1 3BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour165.6877.78%
Vehicle crime72.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.20-25.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Burglary61.03500.00%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.34-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.112.63%
Anti-social behaviour96.7180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5514.29%
Other theft61.380.00%
Public order61.03200.00%
Robbery51.030.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Possession of weapons20.69-71.43%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.62-11.63%
Criminal damage and arson76.5475.00%
Possession of weapons71.20133.33%
Other theft61.2050.00%
Robbery51.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.86-37.50%
Drugs40.860.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-66.67%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.800.00%
Vehicle crime97.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.55166.67%
Robbery51.38150.00%
Burglary50.8625.00%
Other theft40.86-33.33%
Public order40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.6950.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.287.50%
Criminal damage and arson97.4050.00%
Vehicle crime61.55-14.29%
Other theft61.03-14.29%
Burglary41.030.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.8011.11%
Vehicle crime76.8840.00%
Other theft71.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.5616.13%
Other theft66.19500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Vehicle crime51.03-28.57%
Burglary40.86-50.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.34-66.67%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.70-29.55%
Burglary85.33100.00%
Vehicle crime71.3875.00%
Robbery61.200.00%
Public order51.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-70.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.1412.82%
Anti-social behaviour107.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Robbery61.03200.00%
Public order41.0333.33%
Burglary40.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.94-7.14%
Burglary106.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.20-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Other theft40.86300.00%
Public order30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.550.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Other crime40.690.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202439
May 202438
April 202443
March 202443
February 202440
January 202436
December 202331
November 202344
October 202339
September 202342

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 3BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lysways Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vincent Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. West Bromwich Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Springhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mandeville Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanch Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dandy'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hope Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little London
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bath Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Little Gorway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sandy Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Emery Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Belvidere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highgate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Avion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Windsor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Sandwell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1