WS3 1SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SY

WS3 1SY, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SY 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 1SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SY, encompassing approximately 3609 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 1SY 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

WS3 1SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.68121.43%
Criminal damage and arson78.5975.00%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.917.69%
Other theft63.88500.00%
Other crime51.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-20.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.03-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson53.60-16.67%
Other crime41.39300.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In May 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 offences2313.589.52%
Vehicle crime66.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons41.66300.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.82400.00%
Vehicle crime42.77-20.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.705.88%
Vehicle crime54.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.02-10.53%
Vehicle crime104.71100.00%
Public order52.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.1133.33%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.70-5.00%
Vehicle crime55.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-57.14%
Public order30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%

In December 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 offences2011.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.54-36.36%
Burglary41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.25-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.3283.33%
Vehicle crime43.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202414
June 202413
May 202423
April 202421
March 202418
February 202417
January 202419
December 202320
November 202312
October 202328

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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
March 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1SY 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. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Archer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1