WS3 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1BP

WS3 1BP, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1BP 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 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1BP, encompassing approximately 5322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brundard Close with total crimes: 4
  • Masefield Road with total crimes: 3

WS3 1BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences198.08850.00%
Vehicle crime83.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.74%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.5372.73%
Anti-social behaviour87.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-30.00%
Public order41.3233.33%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.71-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.1337.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.07-16.67%
Public order31.88-50.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.5917.24%
Criminal damage and arson126.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2533.33%
Public order61.50100.00%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Shoplifting40.94-55.56%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4661.11%
Shoplifting95.45350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6920.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.51-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-37.50%
Public order50.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-76.92%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.1528.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.0118.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.44100.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.7010.00%
Burglary52.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-66.67%
Robbery10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2010.715.26%
Criminal damage and arson103.76-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.880.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-66.67%
Robbery20.380.00%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.570.00%
Vehicle crime92.070.00%
Public order61.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.130.00%
Burglary51.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20242
July 202438
June 202422
May 202434
April 202429
March 202418
February 202432
January 202425
December 202320
November 202319

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brundard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Masefield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Severn Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blakenall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wagtail Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Barracks Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trent Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newhome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Walker Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barracks Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plover Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blakenall Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Blakenall Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Guild Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1