WS3 1TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1TG

WS3 1TG, Walsall has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.46 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1TG 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 1TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1TG, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WS3 1TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 4

WS3 1TG 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 offences2319.46-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson89.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.12-20.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Other theft10.85-83.33%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.5073.33%
Anti-social behaviour811.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.380.00%
Other theft62.96500.00%
Other crime52.54150.00%
Vehicle crime52.12150.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.96-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson76.3540.00%
Vehicle crime22.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.1240.00%
Vehicle crime611.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.54400.00%
Possession of weapons52.12150.00%
Other crime32.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.35-9.09%
Vehicle crime78.4675.00%
Other crime42.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.9210.00%
Vehicle crime49.31-42.86%
Burglary31.690.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.040.00%
Vehicle crime78.4640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.350.00%
Vehicle crime58.46150.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-33.33%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-82.35%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Other crime21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.27-48.72%
Criminal damage and arson178.46240.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.1933.33%
Burglary31.690.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson516.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202426
June 202415
May 202428
April 202420
March 202422
February 202420
January 202420
December 202320
November 202320
October 202339

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1