EPPING CLOSE, WS3 1TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1TT

EPPING CLOSE, WS3 1TT, Walsall has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1TT 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 1TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1TT, encompassing approximately 3799 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 1TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Alderley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Whateley Place with total crimes: 3

EPPING CLOSE, WS3 1TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.42122.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.69-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32300.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.21150.00%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.6929.41%
Anti-social behaviour45.79300.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7430.77%
Vehicle crime44.47300.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.32-18.75%
Drugs23.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4814.29%
Vehicle crime84.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.1166.67%
Public order31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime63.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-40.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5331.25%
Anti-social behaviour55.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-89.47%
Other crime31.05-25.00%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3817.11171.43%
Violence and sexual offences1610.00-15.79%
Other crime44.21300.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-87.50%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.680.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 20249
June 202416
May 202422
April 202417
March 202413
February 202416
January 202414
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 202338
October 202314

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wareham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cartbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ryecroft Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coal Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hunter Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stag Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Warner Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Epping Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hawbush Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Thomas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1