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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DN

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DN, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DN 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 1DN 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
  • Broadstone Avenue with total crimes: 3

GOLDSMITH ROAD, WS3 1DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson124.169.09%
Vehicle crime62.50100.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.53-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson114.16175.00%
Vehicle crime32.2950.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-93.33%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.03-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.58650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12-20.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20231
August 202315
July 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202427
April 202423
March 202414
February 202416
January 202412
December 202324
November 202330
October 202320
September 202320
August 202322
July 202325

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1DN 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. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keats Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Harden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hunter Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harden Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redshank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Archer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Stag Hill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1