WELL LANE, WS3 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1JR

WELL LANE, WS3 1JR, Walsall has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1JR 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 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1JR, encompassing approximately 4986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 1JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guild Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Harden Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 4

WELL LANE, WS3 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.82-27.27%
Other crime41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.82-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-42.86%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.03-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40100.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.0370.00%
Public order46.8233.33%
Drugs30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.42-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-25.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.6344.44%
Criminal damage and arson115.2122.22%
Other crime52.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.82-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.6128.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.8033.33%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-40.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.42-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.41-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.40-28.57%
Other theft41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.6341.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.80-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.4016.67%
Burglary51.400.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1811.23125.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.61-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour83.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.60100.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Other theft20.60-66.67%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.439.09%
Anti-social behaviour124.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.410.00%
Other theft61.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.63-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour124.411100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4114.29%
Burglary31.60-40.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.220.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312
August 202312
July 20231

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202417
May 202429
April 202434
March 202420
February 202426
January 202418
December 202322
November 202324
October 202317
September 202324
August 202322
July 202331

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202318
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Guild Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harden Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Walker Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blakenall Row
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Newhome Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barracks Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keats Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Foster Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Goldsmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shelduck Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Masefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sanderling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grebe Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Wye Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brundard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1