THAMES ROAD, WS3 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1PJ

THAMES ROAD, WS3 1PJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1PJ 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 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1PJ, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Severn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dolphin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Goscote Lane with total crimes: 2

THAMES ROAD, WS3 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70700.00%
Possession of weapons32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.74-90.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-66.67%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.19-33.33%
Burglary34.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3180.00%
Vehicle crime26.700.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson23.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences1311.1730.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-50.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.720.00%
Burglary42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-50.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.61500.00%
Vehicle crime52.23150.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.350.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 202412
April 202418
March 202410
February 202413
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Severn Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dolphin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Goscote Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 5. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldhall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Canalside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Abbotts Place
    Total1
    Other theft1