ST THOMAS CLOSE, WS3 1SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1SZ

ST THOMAS CLOSE, WS3 1SZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1SZ 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 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1SZ, encompassing approximately 4344 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 1SZ 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
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 4

ST THOMAS CLOSE, WS3 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2811.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.4520.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46-60.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.44-55.56%
Other theft61.84200.00%
Other crime51.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1525.00%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.06-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.14-20.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.45150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1533.33%
Other crime30.920.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.68-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.136.25%
Vehicle crime83.91100.00%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9233.33%
Public order40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.14-40.74%
Vehicle crime43.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

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 offences2711.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.36-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson124.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 20248
June 202418
May 202421
April 202415
March 202415
February 202417
January 202416
December 202327
November 202318
October 202329

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 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 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 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 1SZ 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. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Forest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Eagleworks Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1