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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DF

CHAUCER ROAD, WS3 1DF, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DF, encompassing approximately 4431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 4
  • Goscote Lane with total crimes: 4

CHAUCER ROAD, WS3 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8383.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.9633.33%
Other crime41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.00-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

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 offences2711.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%
Other crime41.13100.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.4858.82%
Public order46.0933.33%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.84-42.86%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0330.77%
Criminal damage and arson73.8416.67%
Other crime51.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.77-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson62.930.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.03-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson64.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-57.14%
Other theft30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4157.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour72.26133.33%
Vehicle crime41.58-33.33%
Robbery30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1911.51111.11%
Violence and sexual offences144.29-36.36%
Vehicle crime63.16500.00%
Public order41.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.0669.23%
Criminal damage and arson94.9680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-57.14%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.15600.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.16-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson52.930.00%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.190.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236
August 202314
July 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202412
May 202427
April 202427
March 202417
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202322
October 202314
September 202322
August 202313
July 202323

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

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202319
September 20239
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Harden Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Walker Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barracks Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keats Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Harden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redshank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shelduck Way
    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. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Brundard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1