BLAKENALL LANE, WS3 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1HF

BLAKENALL LANE, WS3 1HF, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1HF, encompassing approximately 4573 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7

BLAKENALL LANE, WS3 1HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.5326.09%
Anti-social behaviour106.340.00%
Shoplifting92.190.00%
Public order61.970.00%
Other crime51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime51.09400.00%
Robbery21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.90-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour105.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19-36.36%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Robbery30.6650.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.5310.34%
Criminal damage and arson117.00266.67%
Public order62.4120.00%
Possession of weapons41.31100.00%
Shoplifting40.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-63.64%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.84107.14%
Shoplifting126.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6237.50%
Vehicle crime52.4125.00%
Public order51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.06-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-33.33%
Shoplifting41.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.87-42.86%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.874.17%
Anti-social behaviour125.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6233.33%
Vehicle crime71.7540.00%
Shoplifting61.53100.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.904.35%
Anti-social behaviour105.2511.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Shoplifting30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.6535.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.03160.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.84200.00%
Public order51.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.09150.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Shoplifting40.87-20.00%
Robbery20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.50-48.48%
Public order73.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-68.75%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-75.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.6213.79%
Criminal damage and arson167.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.50100.00%
Public order62.6220.00%
Drugs31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.340.00%
Vehicle crime72.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.530.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202423
May 202432
April 202429
March 202414
February 202425
January 202424
December 202323
November 202317
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Stowe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Church Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sherborne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dorsett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Providence Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Comwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pinfold
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1