MERSEY ROAD, WS3 1NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1NP

MERSEY ROAD, WS3 1NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1NP 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 1NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1NP, encompassing approximately 3033 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goscote Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 2

MERSEY ROAD, WS3 1NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.64700.00%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.570.00%
Burglary34.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2555.56%
Vehicle crime34.620.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.27-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In February 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 offences118.57-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32300.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Public order10.990.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.9660.00%
Burglary42.64300.00%
Vehicle crime41.32-33.33%
Other theft21.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8866.67%
Vehicle crime64.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson911.8780.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.97-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.97133.33%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9042.86%
Vehicle crime43.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.660.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.92-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.230.00%
Burglary43.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310
September 202310
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
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 3 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Severn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Green Rock Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hollands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wye Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Smithfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1