WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 3RU

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 3RU, Walsall has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This WS1 3RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 3RU, encompassing approximately 5419 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 3RU area, explore the WS1 3RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WS1 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7
  • Caldmore Green with total crimes: 6

WEDNESBURY ROAD, WS1 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.13-21.95%
Possession of weapons85.9060.00%
Vehicle crime71.4816.67%
Drugs71.29600.00%
Burglary51.29-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Other theft40.92-33.33%
Shoplifting40.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-82.35%
Other crime30.550.00%
Public order20.55-75.00%
Robbery10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.11-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour177.5730.77%
Public order83.1460.00%
Shoplifting81.48-57.89%
Burglary71.4840.00%
Vehicle crime61.29-40.00%
Other theft61.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9266.67%
Robbery40.92-33.33%
Drugs10.74-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.5137.50%
Shoplifting198.1246.15%
Anti-social behaviour133.51-13.33%
Vehicle crime102.40100.00%
Other theft91.8528.57%
Robbery61.66-14.29%
Public order51.110.00%
Burglary50.9225.00%
Drugs40.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.55-50.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.67-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour155.9050.00%
Shoplifting132.7730.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.40-11.11%
Drugs71.48250.00%
Other theft71.2916.67%
Robbery71.2916.67%
Possession of weapons61.290.00%
Public order51.11-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.670.00%
Public order117.5737.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.0366.67%
Shoplifting101.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.85-25.00%
Other theft61.6650.00%
Possession of weapons61.11500.00%
Robbery61.11100.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-28.57%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.982.50%
Criminal damage and arson127.5771.43%
Public order82.2160.00%
Vehicle crime71.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.2920.00%
Shoplifting51.11400.00%
Other theft40.92-50.00%
Robbery30.74-40.00%
Burglary30.55-62.50%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.1617.65%
Other theft87.3860.00%
Burglary81.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4840.00%
Vehicle crime61.2920.00%
Robbery51.1166.67%
Public order50.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.92150.00%
Drugs20.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.05-5.56%
Burglary86.2733.33%
Shoplifting81.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.9266.67%
Other theft50.920.00%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Robbery30.55-25.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.76-20.00%
Public order86.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4860.00%
Burglary61.4850.00%
Robbery41.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.74100.00%
Shoplifting40.74-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.9028.57%
Anti-social behaviour128.309.09%
Shoplifting112.21266.67%
Robbery62.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Public order40.92-33.33%
Burglary40.74-66.67%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.790.00%
Burglary126.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.030.00%
Public order61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202441
June 202444
May 202432
April 202441
March 202441
February 202440
January 202434
December 202336
November 202345
October 202335

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202417
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barleyfields Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Small Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. White Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caldmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mountrath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1