WS3 1DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DA

WS3 1DA, Walsall has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DA, encompassing approximately 5276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WS3 1DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 4

WS3 1DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences3813.6572.73%
Anti-social behaviour87.20-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.52-30.00%
Public order41.3333.33%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
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 offences2210.80-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.1737.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.08-16.67%
Public order31.90-50.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
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 offences3415.7317.24%
Criminal damage and arson126.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2733.33%
Public order61.52100.00%
Burglary51.14400.00%
Shoplifting40.95-55.56%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
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 offences2911.5661.11%
Shoplifting95.50350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7120.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Public order30.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
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 offences187.58-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-37.50%
Public order50.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-76.92%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
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 offences3213.2728.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.0618.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.46100.00%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
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 offences2510.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.7410.00%
Burglary52.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95100.00%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-66.67%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
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 offences2010.805.26%
Criminal damage and arson103.79-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.900.00%
Other theft51.71150.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
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 offences1911.75-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.60-35.29%
Vehicle crime92.08-10.00%
Public order61.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-57.14%
Burglary51.140.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.21-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson174.7430.77%
Anti-social behaviour143.22-6.67%
Vehicle crime102.65150.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Other theft30.57-50.00%
Robbery10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.8418.18%
Other theft62.46100.00%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7633.33%
Public order30.76200.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour183.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.41-26.67%
Burglary42.08-20.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Other theft50.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202422
May 202434
April 202429
March 202418
February 202432
January 202425
December 202320
November 202319
October 202325
September 202328
August 202320
July 202335

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202314
September 202315
August 202318
July 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Walker Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Blakenall Row
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barracks Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blakenall Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Church Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Green Rock Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wye Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Valley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Smithfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1