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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1HH

BLAKENALL LANE, WS3 1HH, Walsall has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1HH 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 1HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1HH, encompassing approximately 4612 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 9

BLAKENALL LANE, WS3 1HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.393100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.940.00%
Vehicle crime81.730.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-96.30%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.3942.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.8511.11%
Shoplifting92.170.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Other crime51.08150.00%
Vehicle crime51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-55.56%
Robbery20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.27-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour94.1280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9512.50%
Robbery31.9550.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.44-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.85100.00%
Public order61.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-44.44%
Shoplifting41.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.74154.55%
Shoplifting126.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Public order40.8733.33%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.10-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.38-27.27%
Shoplifting41.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-66.67%
Public order30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.79-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour114.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.3850.00%
Shoplifting61.95100.00%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
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 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.4953.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-14.29%
Public order51.3066.67%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Shoplifting30.87-25.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3615.38%
Criminal damage and arson143.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.03133.33%
Other theft51.52400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0866.67%
Shoplifting41.08-20.00%
Public order30.87-57.14%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.41-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.82-56.25%
Public order71.5216.67%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-80.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.470.00%
Public order63.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.300.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20241
July 202427
June 202419
May 202427
April 202428
March 202411
February 202420
January 202423
December 202315
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Booth Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brundard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blakenall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Pinfold
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 10. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Awlmakers Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Broadstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newhome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blakenall Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Blakenall Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Guild Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1