WS3 1QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1QZ

WS3 1QZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.27 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1QZ 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 1QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1QZ, encompassing approximately 2036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 1QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halford Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Ladypool Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3

WS3 1QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2710.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.78-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.91-20.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In May 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 offences1714.7321.43%
Criminal damage and arson58.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7627.27%
Vehicle crime26.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 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 offences1114.24-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson45.40100.00%
Drugs31.96200.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-40.00%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.7518.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.380.00%
Vehicle crime52.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-75.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences1118.1710.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.400.00%
Vehicle crime63.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9525.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.91-80.00%
Vehicle crime43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9633.33%
Burglary41.96300.00%
Other theft11.960.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson4031.91207.69%
Violence and sexual offences1419.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.87-66.67%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1321.60160.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.38-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.89125.00%
Other theft44.42300.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.380.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 202417
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 202340
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Halford Crescent
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ladypool Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penmire Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Holden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whateley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wareham Close
    Total1
    Other crime1