WS3 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SB

WS3 1SB, Walsall has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SB 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 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SB, encompassing approximately 861 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)

WS3 1SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goscote Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Bridge Close with total crimes: 1
  • Windrush Close with total crimes: 1

WS3 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.64100.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-90.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.80100.00%
Drugs24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.64-50.00%
Public order12.320.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.640.00%
Theft from the person13.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.12100.00%
Burglary14.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.64-50.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Burglary11.16-75.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary415.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Other theft12.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.640.00%
Burglary23.480.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goscote Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Heath Bridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Windrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1