DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SP

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1SP, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SP, encompassing approximately 4247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alderley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3
  • Wareham Close with total crimes: 3

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences197.30111.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.470.00%
Other crime20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.95-47.06%
Other theft52.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Other crime40.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
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 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.65-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson74.0016.67%
Other theft41.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.65200.00%
Other crime41.4133.33%
Public order40.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1225.00%
Vehicle crime54.71400.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.53-11.11%
Burglary33.770.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-90.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3628.57%
Vehicle crime104.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-33.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.71-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson63.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.7111.54%
Criminal damage and arson76.83-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson4221.19121.05%
Violence and sexual offences269.89-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour76.12-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.197.41%
Criminal damage and arson196.8346.15%
Anti-social behaviour94.47200.00%
Other theft52.12400.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.360.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20249
June 202417
May 202424
April 202420
March 202416
February 202418
January 202414
December 202329
November 202326
October 202329
September 202327

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202342
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Clare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1