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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BB

CHESTNUT ROAD, WS3 1BB, Walsall has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BB, encompassing approximately 5347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS3 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 4

CHESTNUT ROAD, WS3 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.109.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.49166.67%
Vehicle crime51.50150.00%
Other crime50.94400.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.29-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson74.11-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.976.90%
Criminal damage and arson95.8028.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.68200.00%
Public order51.1225.00%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.1670.59%
Criminal damage and arson75.42133.33%
Public order41.3133.33%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.55-22.73%
Vehicle crime33.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Public order30.56200.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.16-8.33%
Vehicle crime54.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.940.00%
Other crime50.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.04-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson54.49-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.9433.33%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.29-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson95.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-71.43%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.0945.45%
Criminal damage and arson95.98-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.68166.67%
Shoplifting71.500.00%
Robbery41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Public order30.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.1116.67%
Vehicle crime72.6240.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56200.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.98-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.11200.00%
Vehicle crime52.2425.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-93.33%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.41-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.49650.00%
Vehicle crime42.81100.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.540.00%
Burglary55.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231
August 202315
July 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202422
May 202431
April 202429
March 202417
February 202422
January 202424
December 202329
November 202332
October 202322
September 202322
August 202324
July 202328

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harden Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Walker Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keats Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Elm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hunter Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Harden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Redshank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Chestnut Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Archer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Stag Hill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shelduck Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1