WS3 1SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SN

WS3 1SN, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SN 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 1SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SN, encompassing approximately 4098 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS3 1SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Wareham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cartbridge Crescent with total crimes: 2

WS3 1SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90300.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-37.50%
Burglary42.44300.00%
Other crime40.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-87.50%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences169.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.900.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.73-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7111.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.88100.00%
Other crime51.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22400.00%
Vehicle crime41.2233.33%
Public order40.98300.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.54-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson44.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.275.56%
Criminal damage and arson44.6433.33%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-87.50%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5263.64%
Vehicle crime84.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-50.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.81-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson62.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1812.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.59-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour62.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Burglary40.98300.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3921.47116.67%
Violence and sexual offences249.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.9550.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.390.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202416
May 202420
April 202418
March 202419
February 202418
January 202411
December 202327
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202339
October 202318

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1