DARTMOUTH CLOSE, WS3 1SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SU

DARTMOUTH CLOSE, WS3 1SU, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 1SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SU, encompassing approximately 3712 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS3 1SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Street with total crimes: 5
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Halford Crescent with total crimes: 4

DARTMOUTH CLOSE, WS3 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.77-7.69%
Other theft73.23250.00%
Other crime51.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3525.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.27-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson43.50-50.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5826.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.12300.00%
Possession of weapons42.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.160.00%
Vehicle crime64.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.81-16.67%
Burglary34.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0428.57%
Vehicle crime64.8520.00%
Public order51.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35300.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.89-41.67%
Vehicle crime53.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7726.32%
Burglary36.4650.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-91.67%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.66-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson125.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.1665.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.8942.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.6966.67%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 202419
April 202415
March 202415
February 202418
January 202414
December 202324
November 202319
October 202333
September 202320

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 202312
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Halford Crescent
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Raymond Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Webster Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Forest Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dartmouth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wilton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alderley Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Forest Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Eagleworks Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lavender Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oswin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Holden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wareham Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Chestnut Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Archer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1