WS3 1SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SR

WS3 1SR, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SR 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 1SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SR, encompassing approximately 4488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1SR 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

WS3 1SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences187.35157.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.0133.33%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other crime20.67-50.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.35-46.15%
Other theft51.5666.67%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.58-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9040.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 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 offences2010.03-9.09%
Vehicle crime54.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11150.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.89300.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8015.79%
Vehicle crime44.90300.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5835.71%
Burglary34.23200.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-90.91%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0316.67%
Vehicle crime113.12175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.45150.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.68-58.62%
Criminal damage and arson62.6720.00%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1438.10%
Criminal damage and arson56.46-86.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-28.57%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3617.60125.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.02-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.68-12.50%
Public order31.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.560.00%
Other theft41.780.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20247
June 202413
May 202420
April 202422
March 202419
February 202414
January 202412
December 202329
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202336
October 202316

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20234

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 1SR 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. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sanderling Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oystercatcher Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1