WENLOCK GARDENS, WS3 1TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1TB

WENLOCK GARDENS, WS3 1TB, Walsall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1TB 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 1TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1TB, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 1TB 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

WENLOCK GARDENS, WS3 1TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson88.0233.33%
Vehicle crime42.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-57.14%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other crime20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.3731.25%
Anti-social behaviour77.01250.00%
Other theft62.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0050.00%
Vehicle crime52.00150.00%
Other crime41.67100.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3726.32%
Criminal damage and arson88.02700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67100.00%
Possession of weapons41.34300.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-57.14%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.02-13.64%
Vehicle crime76.35250.00%
Other crime32.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.69-4.35%
Burglary37.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-66.67%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In February 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 offences2315.3621.05%
Vehicle crime67.6820.00%
Public order52.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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 offences1912.69-9.52%
Vehicle crime56.35150.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3623.53%
Anti-social behaviour37.010.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-92.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202421
June 202416
May 202424
April 202419
March 202422
February 202423
January 202419
December 202321
November 202317

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 202314

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 1TB 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. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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