WS3 2AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2AN

WS3 2AN, Walsall has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2AN, encompassing approximately 3628 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2AN area, explore the WS3 2AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 2AN area, visit the WS3 2AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 5
  • Odell Crescent with total crimes: 4

WS3 2AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.51-12.50%
Public order61.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.65400.00%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.51700.00%
Other crime32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 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 offences208.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.51-57.14%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.2363.64%
Criminal damage and arson74.96250.00%
Shoplifting61.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.37-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0350.00%
Shoplifting31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.950.00%
Vehicle crime65.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.78-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour85.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-60.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Burglary31.100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.33110.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.76200.00%
Shoplifting32.48-25.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.47-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.76-50.00%
Public order41.10-42.86%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.334.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.16300.00%
Public order72.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.93500.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.330.00%
Vehicle crime96.890.00%
Burglary62.480.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202411
February 202420
January 202420
December 202321
November 202310
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stowe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 3. Odell Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Portsea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sherborne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dorsett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Providence Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Comwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bloxwich Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Green Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1