WS3 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1QU

WS3 1QU, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1QU, encompassing approximately 2390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 1QU area, explore the WS3 1QU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 1QU area, visit the WS3 1QU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hunter Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ryecroft Place with total crimes: 2

WS3 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-60.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.39-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson57.110.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3027.27%
Criminal damage and arson45.8633.33%
Burglary11.670.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.04-15.38%
Drugs34.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3944.44%
Vehicle crime65.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-33.33%
Drugs11.670.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences912.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1213.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67100.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3223.85128.57%
Violence and sexual offences1513.397.14%
Other crime26.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-75.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1418.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.8627.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.86166.67%
Other theft33.35200.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.600.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202417
May 202421
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202332
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hunter Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Holden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whateley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Goscote Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wareham Close
    Total1
    Other crime1