OSWIN PLACE, WS3 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1PU

OSWIN PLACE, WS3 1PU, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1PU, encompassing approximately 2570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS3 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Alderley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Wareham Close with total crimes: 3

OSWIN PLACE, WS3 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5188.89%
Criminal damage and arson46.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56200.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.78-27.78%
Other theft35.06200.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-40.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2850.00%
Vehicle crime55.84400.00%
Other crime31.950.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.39-16.67%
Drugs23.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.789.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.280.00%
Vehicle crime54.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9525.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7337.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-71.43%
Other crime21.560.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1412.0616.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.45-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1133.33%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.730.00%
Other theft34.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20249
June 202413
May 202418
April 202415
March 202410
February 202412
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202325

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1