WS3 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2AP

WS3 2AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2AP, encompassing approximately 3816 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 9
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8

WS3 2AP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2950.00%
Shoplifting41.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.79-9.09%
Public order55.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.31400.00%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.760.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences207.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.24-40.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2225.00%
Shoplifting53.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.60-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour53.1466.67%
Vehicle crime31.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.740.00%
Vehicle crime64.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5318.75%
Vehicle crime64.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5766.67%
Burglary31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-57.14%
Public order30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6977.78%
Criminal damage and arson74.19133.33%
Shoplifting31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Public order20.52100.00%
Robbery10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.12-64.00%
Shoplifting42.360.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-62.50%
Robbery30.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.550.00%
Public order62.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 9 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
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202420
June 202422
May 202420
April 202415
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 202316
November 20239
October 202325

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Portsea Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Awlmakers Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Providence Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Broadstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1