WS3 2HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2HD

WS3 2HD, Walsall has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.86 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2HD, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • The Exchange with total crimes: 7

WS3 2HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3020.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.63600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.64-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1640.00%
Public order44.49100.00%
Shoplifting41.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-33.33%
Robbery31.280.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.930.00%
Robbery31.60200.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6066.67%
Other theft41.600.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.52-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.4920.00%
Other theft41.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Robbery10.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.4487.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Robbery51.600.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Other theft31.28-40.00%
Shoplifting10.96-85.71%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.56-38.46%
Shoplifting72.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Other theft51.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1311.56-7.14%
Shoplifting84.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57400.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.59-33.33%
Shoplifting44.4933.33%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1661.54%
Criminal damage and arson46.740.00%
Burglary31.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.48-50.00%
Burglary64.170.00%
Drugs41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Public order41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.650.00%
Burglary68.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.600.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 202414
June 202410
May 202416
April 202414
March 202415
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202321
October 202313
September 202326

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20232
September 20232

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sand Bank
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bealeys Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Signal Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Croxstalls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Peters Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shugborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stamping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Westhall Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hinges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ragley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1