WS3 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1AJ

WS3 1AJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1AJ, encompassing approximately 4244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1AJ area, explore the WS3 1AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 1AJ area, visit the WS3 1AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (460.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 4

WS3 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.37460.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.6066.67%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-68.75%
Other crime51.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.77-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson43.77-20.00%
Other crime40.9433.33%
Robbery30.940.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.66-5.56%
Vehicle crime64.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.24400.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.54-6.67%
Vehicle crime113.30175.00%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.94100.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.83-34.78%
Vehicle crime43.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0735.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.42-41.67%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 20245
June 202416
May 202417
April 202418
March 202416
February 202414
January 202415
December 202323
November 202317

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1