WS3 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BL

WS3 1BL, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BL, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1BL area, explore the WS3 1BL 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 1BL 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 1BL 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 offences2611.99271.43%
Criminal damage and arson66.93100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.26-46.15%
Other theft51.86400.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences137.99-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4625.00%
Other crime41.33300.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.450.00%
Vehicle crime75.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-60.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.33400.00%
Vehicle crime32.66-40.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7914.29%
Vehicle crime54.26-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences1412.520.00%
Vehicle crime113.73175.00%
Other theft42.93300.00%
Public order41.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.93-26.32%
Vehicle crime43.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

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 offences1910.9218.75%
Criminal damage and arson75.06-41.67%
Possession of weapons31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.32-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.2075.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.990.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 20247
June 202413
May 202420
April 202420
March 202416
February 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
October 202330

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 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 1BL 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. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1