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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DN

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DN, Walsall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DN, encompassing approximately 4805 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dabchick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Goldsmith Road with total crimes: 3

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.071400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-93.75%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.32-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.33166.67%
Vehicle crime41.66100.00%
Other crime40.83300.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.8617.39%
Criminal damage and arson75.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.46600.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences237.9164.29%
Public order44.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.91-25.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Other crime40.830.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.50-16.67%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.87300.00%
Shoplifting61.660.00%
Robbery41.25300.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.160.00%
Vehicle crime62.500.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
July 202416
June 202418
May 202427
April 202423
March 202414
February 202416
January 202412
December 202324
November 202330
October 202320

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dabchick Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Harden Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Goldsmith Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Masefield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wagtail Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Grebe Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keats Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Broadstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newhome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Plover Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1