WS3 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2BU

WS3 2BU, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2BU, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS3 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Leamore Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 5

WS3 2BU 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.2912.50%
Public order52.38400.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

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 offences1811.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.76700.00%
Other theft32.11200.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 offences207.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.5715.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.970.00%
Shoplifting41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4425.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1642.86%
Vehicle crime55.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.37-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour93.70-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.38500.00%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-55.56%
Public order41.0633.33%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.01130.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.08233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.64125.00%
Shoplifting32.38200.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

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 offences108.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-50.00%
Public order41.06-42.86%
Burglary31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-57.14%
Other theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences2513.228.70%
Criminal damage and arson86.61300.00%
Public order72.11133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.85600.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.630.00%
Vehicle crime56.080.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

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 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
July 202420
June 202418
May 202420
April 202415
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 202323
November 202310
October 202325
September 202323

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Leamore Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Stowe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 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. 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. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Green Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. May Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Irvine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1