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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SU

DARTMOUTH CLOSE, WS3 1SU, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SU 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS3 1SU 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 CLOSE, WS3 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8591.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.1960.00%
Vehicle crime52.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other crime20.81-60.00%
Other theft10.54-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences3316.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202412
June 202413
May 202419
April 202415
March 202415
February 202418
January 202414
December 202324
November 202319
October 202333

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

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1SU 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. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1