WS3 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BJ

WS3 1BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BJ, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (271.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 1BJ 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
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

WS3 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.30271.43%
Criminal damage and arson66.83200.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.36-46.15%
Other crime41.840.00%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.88-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson53.4125.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.246.67%
Vehicle crime74.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-60.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.197.14%
Criminal damage and arson103.94400.00%
Vehicle crime32.63-40.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8816.67%
Vehicle crime53.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.77-7.69%
Vehicle crime103.15233.33%
Other theft42.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.04-31.58%
Vehicle crime33.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5135.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.99-41.67%
Possession of weapons31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

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 offences1412.08-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson123.6871.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.1525.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In October 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 offences2311.5615.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.0416.67%
Vehicle crime41.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 20247
June 202413
May 202416
April 202415
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 202314
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 1BJ 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1