WS3 1UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 1UZ

WS3 1UZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.72 per 1,000 population. This WS3 1UZ 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 1UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 1UZ, encompassing approximately 1602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 1UZ 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
  • The Cutting with total crimes: 2

WS3 1UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1518.72-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson59.36-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-25.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.20111.11%
Criminal damage and arson911.8580.00%
Vehicle crime55.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.12300.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In June 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 offences913.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson55.6166.67%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.720.00%
Drugs38.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-50.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.62-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.9644.44%
Vehicle crime68.11500.00%
Other crime43.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.35-18.18%
Burglary35.610.00%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.97-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.86300.00%
Public order32.5050.00%
Vehicle crime31.8750.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.490.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Other crime11.25-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.85-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-92.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.95-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson149.98133.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.73100.00%
Other crime22.500.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.840.00%
Burglary23.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202419
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

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 1UZ 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. The Cutting
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Essex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wenlock Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Arbury Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Holden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Proffitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Webster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Halford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Oswin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brewer Street
    Total1
    Drugs1