WS3 1RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1RG

WS3 1RG, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1RG 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 1RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1RG, encompassing approximately 2708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 1RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goscote Place with total crimes: 4
  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Cartbridge Crescent with total crimes: 2

WS3 1RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences107.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences78.49-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-60.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.01-16.67%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Other crime21.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4035.71%
Criminal damage and arson67.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.22400.00%
Other crime41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95-40.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0825.00%
Vehicle crime73.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.58-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.40-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson85.91-77.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.9520.00%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3524.74191.67%
Violence and sexual offences1912.9211.76%
Anti-social behaviour57.01-28.57%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.616.25%
Criminal damage and arson126.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43133.33%
Other theft32.58200.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.910.00%
Public order33.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 202419
May 202419
April 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 202319
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202335
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Goscote Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Warner Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1