HIGH STREET, WS3 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2BZ

HIGH STREET, WS3 2BZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.13 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2BZ, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

WS3 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

HIGH STREET, WS3 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.1373.68%
Shoplifting129.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2814.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.19250.00%
Vehicle crime51.91-16.67%
Robbery41.37100.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3935.71%
Anti-social behaviour75.19-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.91200.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-40.00%
Robbery20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.57-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour123.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.28-14.29%
Shoplifting51.64400.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.30-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson75.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-45.45%
Public order41.640.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.7437.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.01200.00%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 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 offences1813.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.920.00%
Shoplifting52.1966.67%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.39-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.1033.33%
Public order52.1925.00%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Other theft41.37300.00%
Shoplifting31.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences1811.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.92-14.29%
Burglary41.64300.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Shoplifting41.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-77.78%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7510.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.74200.00%
Shoplifting72.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9175.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Public order30.82-57.14%
Robbery10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.935.56%
Public order75.19-22.22%
Shoplifting71.91600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-20.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-70.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.9225.00%
Public order92.73125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4625.00%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Robbery10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.190.00%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Other crime41.370.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202419
June 202414
May 202419
April 202421
March 202418
February 202415
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Reeves Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blakenall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Pinfold
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 12. Deeley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Awlmakers Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Irvine Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Revival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1