ELM ROAD, WS3 1BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BH

ELM ROAD, WS3 1BH, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BH, encompassing approximately 3851 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 3
  • Portsea Street with total crimes: 3
  • Providence Lane with total crimes: 3

ELM ROAD, WS3 1BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.57-42.11%
Other theft42.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.0926.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.90-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Possession of weapons41.30300.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.35-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.12350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-20.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7944.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.38150.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime92.3480.00%
Burglary42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 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 offences127.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.15-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.09-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.6075.00%
Shoplifting41.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-71.43%
Other crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.35-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour74.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-62.50%
Burglary20.78-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.430.00%
Vehicle crime84.930.00%
Burglary62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 202412
December 202316
November 202310
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Portsea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Providence Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Comwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Bloxwich Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Forest Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Forest Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eagleworks Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Chestnut Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Archer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1