WS3 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2DW

WS3 2DW, Walsall has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2DW, encompassing approximately 4182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS3 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisher Road with total crimes: 7
  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3

WS3 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.85-23.81%
Shoplifting43.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-72.73%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.02266.67%
Shoplifting62.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8512.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.30400.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.04-11.11%
Shoplifting103.8311.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-66.67%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1912.50%
Shoplifting94.30125.00%
Drugs62.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.83150.00%
Other theft51.20400.00%
Shoplifting41.20-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.52-7.69%
Shoplifting85.74166.67%
Vehicle crime41.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.0044.44%
Criminal damage and arson56.220.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.30150.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.5231.25%
Vehicle crime45.02100.00%
Possession of weapons40.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1323.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.83600.00%
Shoplifting41.67-50.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.890.00%
Shoplifting83.11300.00%
Public order41.9133.33%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.410.00%
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202421
May 202418
April 202416
March 202418
February 202416
January 202424
December 202326
November 202318
October 202321
September 202316
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fisher Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Margam Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ragley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bloxwich (Station)
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bloxwich North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Buildwas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Croxdene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sand Bank
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1