GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DL

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DL, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DL, encompassing approximately 4782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 1DL 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

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4541.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.0233.33%
Other crime41.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.74-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson63.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5017.39%
Criminal damage and arson75.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.46200.00%
Other crime51.25150.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.3621.05%
Public order44.81100.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.97-40.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9958.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.97-16.67%
Other crime51.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-72.73%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Other theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.5968.75%
Anti-social behaviour115.65266.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.30-37.50%
Burglary42.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1610.0460.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.35-15.79%
Vehicle crime63.35500.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-25.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3611.76%
Criminal damage and arson103.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-71.43%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.24-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.55366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.9325.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.230.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20233
September 20234
August 202314
July 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202427
April 202423
March 202419
February 202419
January 202412
December 202324
November 202327
October 202316
September 202319
August 202317
July 202325

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
August 20232
July 20234

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316
September 202310
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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 1DL 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. 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. Stag Hill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shelduck Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1