MAY STREET, WS3 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2AX

MAY STREET, WS3 2AX, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2AX, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2AX area, explore the WS3 2AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 3
  • Portsea Street with total crimes: 3

MAY STREET, WS3 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.31-28.57%
Public order54.240.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4623.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-33.33%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2041.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.81-50.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.92-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour52.5566.67%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.885.56%
Vehicle crime75.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.0950.00%
Vehicle crime51.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.62114.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13300.00%
Shoplifting31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Robbery20.85-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51-70.83%
Shoplifting41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-62.50%
Robbery30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson86.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26100.00%
Public order51.70150.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.2727.27%
Vehicle crime87.92100.00%
Burglary72.2640.00%
Other crime31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-57.14%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences2214.7122.22%
Anti-social behaviour76.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-14.29%
Burglary51.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1813.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Burglary61.700.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202421
May 202417
April 202412
March 20249
February 202419
January 202418
December 202315
November 20237
October 202324
September 202328
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
August 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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