WS3 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BN

WS3 1BN, Walsall has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BN 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 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BN, encompassing approximately 3781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goscote Place with total crimes: 4
  • Dabchick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3

WS3 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.46-54.55%
Burglary42.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Other crime30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-75.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.37-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson85.8233.33%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Other crime20.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59150.00%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7338.46%
Vehicle crime34.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.2962.50%
Vehicle crime13.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3514.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-74.07%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.69-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson67.14-79.31%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-28.57%
Burglary41.32300.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2920.3693.33%
Violence and sexual offences297.6720.83%
Anti-social behaviour77.67600.00%
Shoplifting31.850.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.3536.36%
Other theft43.970.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202329
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 202422
May 202427
April 202418
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 202327
November 202329
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Goscote Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dabchick Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Goldsmith Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Goscote Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Grebe Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keats Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1