BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2BA

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2BA, Walsall has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2BA, encompassing approximately 4518 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS3 2BA 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.739.52%
Anti-social behaviour85.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Shoplifting51.110.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.65233.33%
Burglary42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.5222.73%
Criminal damage and arson55.9766.67%
Public order31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.870.00%
Shoplifting51.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.74-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.5420.00%
Shoplifting31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2921.05%
Anti-social behaviour55.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-16.67%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.73-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.200.00%
Vehicle crime62.2150.00%
Public order51.3325.00%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-55.56%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.94115.38%
Anti-social behaviour106.20233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.21125.00%
Public order41.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.89300.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Shoplifting30.66-40.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52-58.06%
Public order62.88-14.29%
Shoplifting51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-60.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-57.14%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.2814.81%
Criminal damage and arson106.86150.00%
Public order72.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.55133.33%
Bicycle theft21.55100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.060.00%
Vehicle crime75.970.00%
Burglary51.550.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202421
May 202427
April 202422
March 202416
February 202423
January 202419
December 202328
November 202313
October 202331
September 202327

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2BA 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Odell Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portsea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Providence Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Broadstone Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sherborne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dorsett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Providence Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Comwall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Irvine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1