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

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SX

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1SX, Walsall has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SX 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 1SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SX, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WS3 1SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carl Street with total crimes: 5

DARTMOUTH AVENUE, WS3 1SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.24125.00%
Vehicle crime52.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-42.86%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.39600.00%
Other theft62.16500.00%
Other crime51.8525.00%
Public order41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.16-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.620.00%
Other crime41.8533.33%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.178.00%
Vehicle crime68.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Possession of weapons41.23100.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.638.70%
Criminal damage and arson107.70400.00%
Vehicle crime63.080.00%
Other crime31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.869.52%
Vehicle crime67.08-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.8525.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime116.47120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.39150.00%
Public order51.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.930.00%
Vehicle crime57.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-66.67%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2414.4771.43%
Criminal damage and arson67.39-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.55-62.16%
Criminal damage and arson114.3183.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-20.00%
Burglary31.23-25.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.850.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202424
June 202415
May 202427
April 202425
March 202423
February 202421
January 202424
December 202324
November 202314
October 202337

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Carl Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1