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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1JU

WELL LANE, WS3 1JU, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1JU, encompassing approximately 2978 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS3 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goscote Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Barracks Place with total crimes: 3
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 2

WELL LANE, WS3 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.73-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.40-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour94.0380.00%
Public order23.02100.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.76-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour56.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68400.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7450.00%
Drugs27.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.72-12.50%
Public order24.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7645.45%
Criminal damage and arson75.3716.67%
Other crime62.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0166.67%
Drugs11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.74-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.6920.00%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.76-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson55.7125.00%
Vehicle crime41.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-50.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.05166.67%
Vehicle crime62.69100.00%
Burglary42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-66.67%
Public order31.3450.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1210.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.03-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-40.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.42-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.690.00%
Vehicle crime52.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-33.33%
Other theft41.3433.33%
Public order31.340.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.42-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0150.00%
Burglary32.01-25.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.080.00%
Vehicle crime45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202419
April 202421
March 202414
February 202416
January 202411
December 202317
November 202321
October 20237
September 202311
August 202313
July 202315

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20234
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20246
December 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
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 1JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barracks Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wagtail Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Meadowsweet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sundew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walker Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Well Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Barracks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Plover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wye Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Smithfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1