WEST STREET, WS3 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2BG

WEST STREET, WS3 2BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2BG, encompassing approximately 4140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 9

WEST STREET, WS3 2BG 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.284.35%
Anti-social behaviour95.8050.00%
Shoplifting62.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8727.78%
Anti-social behaviour65.55-25.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.14-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour84.35700.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.9721.05%
Criminal damage and arson45.5533.33%
Public order30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3935.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.590.00%
Shoplifting41.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.94-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour53.3825.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.0835.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.5525.00%
Vehicle crime51.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-60.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.59-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour104.110.00%
Vehicle crime62.42100.00%
Public order51.4566.67%
Burglary41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-55.56%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.25116.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.42125.00%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Shoplifting30.7250.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-60.00%
Public order40.97-42.86%
Burglary30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Other theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.520.00%
Public order72.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.690.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202423
June 202418
May 202423
April 202419
March 202414
February 202423
January 202417
December 202326
November 202312
October 202327

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Irvine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Providence Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1