DRYDEN ROAD, WS3 1DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1DW

DRYDEN ROAD, WS3 1DW, Walsall has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1DW 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 1DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1DW, encompassing approximately 4573 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1DW area, explore the WS3 1DW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 1DW area, visit the WS3 1DW House Prices

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 1DW 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

DRYDEN ROAD, WS3 1DW 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 offences157.651400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-93.75%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.316.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.50133.33%
Other crime41.53100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-87.50%

In June 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 offences157.87-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson83.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.2420.83%
Anti-social behaviour76.34600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7571.43%
Public order45.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

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 offences146.12-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.06-25.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In February 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 offences157.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

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 offences125.47-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.62-28.57%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.50-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson75.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-37.50%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.5677.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.00-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.97166.67%
Public order31.75-40.00%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.940.00%
Vehicle crime62.840.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
July 202416
June 202415
May 202429
April 202424
March 202414
February 202415
January 202412
December 202326
November 202332
October 202318

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1DW 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. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wagtail Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Grebe Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keats Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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