CHAUCER ROAD, WS3 1DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DD

CHAUCER ROAD, WS3 1DD, Walsall has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DD 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 1DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DD, encompassing approximately 4749 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS3 1DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 4

CHAUCER ROAD, WS3 1DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.2694.12%
Anti-social behaviour86.9533.33%
Other crime51.68400.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.58-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-28.57%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.58-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson75.90250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.47200.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.1161.11%
Public order56.1166.67%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.79-55.56%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.7912.50%
Other crime51.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.8433.33%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.58-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.16-11.11%
Other theft31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.69-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson94.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-57.14%
Other theft30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-57.14%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.0526.32%
Criminal damage and arson105.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1116.67%
Vehicle crime71.4716.67%
Burglary51.470.00%
Robbery31.0550.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2012.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.21-24.00%
Vehicle crime64.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-40.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.11-37.50%
Other theft42.1133.33%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.42-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour164.21700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.37-16.67%
Public order41.05-20.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.900.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202417
May 202428
April 202429
March 202418
February 202418
January 202415
December 202323
November 202324
October 202319
September 202325
August 202320
July 202328

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310
August 202316
July 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202320
September 202310
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harden Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Walker Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Keats Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Redshank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shelduck Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1