NURSERY ROAD, WS3 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2DU

NURSERY ROAD, WS3 2DU, Walsall has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.13 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2DU, encompassing approximately 2625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

WS3 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 33
  • A34 with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

NURSERY ROAD, WS3 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.90-30.00%
Drugs105.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.8150.00%
Public order73.4316.67%
Shoplifting72.67-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.670.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Robbery10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.1336.84%
Anti-social behaviour209.90233.33%
Shoplifting87.62100.00%
Drugs73.05-22.22%
Public order62.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28100.00%
Vehicle crime52.28150.00%
Robbery31.900.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.335.56%
Drugs97.24350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-60.00%
Public order62.280.00%
Shoplifting42.28-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.76-85.71%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.565.88%
Anti-social behaviour156.85200.00%
Shoplifting135.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.95166.67%
Burglary73.0575.00%
Public order62.6720.00%
Drugs22.28-66.67%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.2341.67%
Shoplifting136.4718.18%
Drugs64.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-37.50%
Public order51.900.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Other theft41.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-25.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.61-14.29%
Shoplifting114.5737.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.1914.29%
Other theft73.05250.00%
Drugs72.67133.33%
Public order52.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90300.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.61-39.13%
Shoplifting85.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.05-30.00%
Public order42.6733.33%
Drugs31.520.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 offences2322.0921.05%
Anti-social behaviour108.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.8166.67%
Shoplifting53.81-28.57%
Public order31.90-57.14%
Drugs31.14-50.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences1920.9518.75%
Public order77.2416.67%
Shoplifting72.67600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.67-40.00%
Drugs62.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.0911.11%
Public order63.81100.00%
Drugs62.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-33.33%
Other theft21.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.33-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson96.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43-53.85%
Shoplifting52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime41.90100.00%
Drugs41.5233.33%
Public order31.52-40.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.52-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour138.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson124.9571.43%
Public order54.5725.00%
Shoplifting41.90-42.86%
Drugs31.520.00%
Burglary21.14-60.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.430.00%
Shoplifting72.670.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Burglary51.900.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202420
May 20246
April 202415
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202426
May 202419
April 202418
March 202417
February 202412
January 202414
December 202323
November 202319
October 202316
September 202316
August 202322
July 202328

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Elmore Green Close
    Total33
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. A34
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grant Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 5. Stowe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Station Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fryers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Water Reed Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pinfold
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Deeley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stokes Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Showmans Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Irvine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Irvine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1