WS3 1QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1QP

WS3 1QP, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1QP 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 1QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1QP, encompassing approximately 1549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1QP 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

WS3 1QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.4918.18%
Criminal damage and arson48.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.10500.00%
Vehicle crime43.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.68-16.67%
Burglary16.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.13-14.29%
Drugs37.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Other crime11.94-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.4255.56%
Vehicle crime49.03300.00%
Other crime32.580.00%
Public order21.94100.00%
Drugs11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.970.00%
Drugs25.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8125.00%
Vehicle crime33.2350.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-81.25%
Other crime21.940.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1620.0077.78%
Violence and sexual offences710.32-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.52100.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.190.00%
Other theft25.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 202322

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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 1QP 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. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1