ASHFIELD CLOSE, WS3 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1PW

ASHFIELD CLOSE, WS3 1PW, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.06 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1PW, encompassing approximately 1103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WS3 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Halford Crescent with total crimes: 4

ASHFIELD CLOSE, WS3 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.06-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1013.5942.86%
Vehicle crime69.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.44100.00%
Shoplifting33.620.00%
Other theft22.72100.00%
Public order21.81100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.5318.75%
Criminal damage and arson717.22250.00%
Vehicle crime56.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.530.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Public order11.81-50.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.81-5.88%
Possession of weapons314.500.00%
Drugs32.72200.00%
Other theft32.72200.00%
Public order22.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.81-60.00%
Other crime11.81-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.6213.33%
Other crime515.40400.00%
Vehicle crime54.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.53200.00%
Public order32.72-25.00%
Shoplifting12.720.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.91-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.7236.36%
Other theft413.59300.00%
Public order43.62100.00%
Burglary33.620.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

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 offences1122.65-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson49.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.72-40.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Other crime11.81-50.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.6925.00%
Other crime24.530.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.03-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.62-86.67%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1534.43114.29%
Violence and sexual offences1213.59-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour410.87300.00%
Public order23.62100.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2637.15136.36%
Criminal damage and arson723.5675.00%
Other theft26.34100.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-33.33%
Burglary11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1121.75-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.9733.33%
Vehicle crime33.62-25.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1938.9718.75%
Burglary717.220.00%
Vehicle crime46.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.62-40.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.530.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202419
May 202416
April 202417
March 202415
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202312
October 202326
September 202311
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 202315
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Halford Crescent
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cecil Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Leckie Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cutting
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower North Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alderley Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Borneo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Peters Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Proffitt Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Derby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hereford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Arbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oswin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Savant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mentor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1