WORDSWORTH ROAD, WS3 1DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DJ

WORDSWORTH ROAD, WS3 1DJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.92 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DJ 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 1DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DJ, encompassing approximately 4645 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS3 1DJ 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

WORDSWORTH ROAD, WS3 1DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.9272.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.67-27.27%
Other crime51.72400.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.83-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.8783.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-28.57%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

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 offences2811.84-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.03250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51100.00%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Other crime30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.7650.00%
Public order56.4666.67%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.31-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.8725.00%
Other crime52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences157.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.26-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson84.52-33.33%
Other theft31.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3543.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.95-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour62.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Robbery31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1912.2790.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.09-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.44-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Public order41.29100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other theft20.43-66.67%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.1327.78%
Anti-social behaviour124.95-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.5866.67%
Other theft62.15100.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.06-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.87550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.800.00%
Public order41.29-20.00%
Burglary30.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.840.00%
Burglary66.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202418
May 202428
April 202430
March 202420
February 202418
January 202415
December 202321
November 202323
October 202316
September 202323
August 202318
July 202328

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 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 202312
August 202313
July 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 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 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202319
September 202310
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20232

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 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1DJ 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. Harden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Redshank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shelduck Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1