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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1ST

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1ST, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1ST 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 1ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1ST, encompassing approximately 4294 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Lane with total crimes: 3

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.78175.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.1260.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.62-50.00%
Other theft71.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.730.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16400.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 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 offences168.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.73100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.05-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3841.67%
Vehicle crime63.9650.00%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.05-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2542.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.29-33.33%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.71-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson104.42-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 20248
June 202416
May 202420
April 202416
March 202414
February 202417
January 202412
December 202327
November 202319
October 202333

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 1ST postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1