CHESTNUT ROAD, WS3 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1AP

CHESTNUT ROAD, WS3 1AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1AP, encompassing approximately 4091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1AP area, explore the WS3 1AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 1AP 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

CHESTNUT ROAD, WS3 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.80666.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.62150.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-80.00%
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 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.60400.00%
Other crime41.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-78.57%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.420.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.31-9.09%
Vehicle crime62.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.09-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.69350.00%
Shoplifting32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8420.00%
Vehicle crime52.93-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.53-23.08%
Vehicle crime92.44200.00%
Other theft42.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.36-31.58%
Shoplifting33.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2735.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.64-50.00%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49-66.67%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.4271.43%
Shoplifting62.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4725.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 20243
June 202414
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 202410
January 202413
December 202319
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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
October 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1AP 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. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1