IRVINE ROAD, WS3 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2DZ

IRVINE ROAD, WS3 2DZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.77 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2DZ 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 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2DZ, encompassing approximately 2349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Grant Street with total crimes: 7

IRVINE ROAD, WS3 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.7716.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.349.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.1150.00%
Drugs93.8350.00%
Public order63.8350.00%
Vehicle crime52.5566.67%
Burglary32.130.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.5192.31%
Anti-social behaviour1110.64266.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6850.00%
Drugs62.55-25.00%
Shoplifting52.55400.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.75-13.33%
Drugs85.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40-42.86%
Public order41.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-72.73%
Shoplifting11.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.38266.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.68250.00%
Public order62.9850.00%
Burglary52.5566.67%
Shoplifting42.130.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Drugs21.28-66.67%
Robbery10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5812.50%
Drugs67.66-14.29%
Shoplifting42.55100.00%
Public order41.70-20.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Other theft21.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.7045.45%
Drugs76.81133.33%
Other theft52.98400.00%
Public order52.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.70300.00%
Shoplifting21.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.68-25.00%
Shoplifting42.55-20.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-91.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.8346.67%
Criminal damage and arson129.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.11166.67%
Shoplifting53.40-16.67%
Public order32.13-57.14%
Drugs31.28-50.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.280.00%
Public order76.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.98-33.33%
Shoplifting62.55500.00%
Drugs62.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.877.14%
Criminal damage and arson96.38200.00%
Public order63.83200.00%
Drugs62.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Shoplifting11.28-80.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.62-6.67%
Shoplifting55.96150.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-62.50%
Drugs31.280.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.15-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson86.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.4050.00%
Public order42.5533.33%
Drugs31.700.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.920.00%
Vehicle crime52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202425
May 202413
April 202415
March 202418
February 202416
January 202411
December 202322
November 202315
October 202315
September 202314
August 202315
July 202328

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
August 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
August 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2DZ 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Grant Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Leamore Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 5. Stowe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 6. Odell Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sherborne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dorsett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fryers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Water Reed Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Addenbrooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pinfold
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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