THE GREEN, WS3 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2JL

THE GREEN, WS3 2JL, Walsall has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.32 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2JL, encompassing approximately 2956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2JL area, explore the WS3 2JL 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2JL 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

THE GREEN, WS3 2JL 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
Shoplifting3022.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.730.00%
Burglary51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.68-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.2520.00%
Shoplifting104.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.38-50.00%
Public order52.37150.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.73-33.33%
Shoplifting63.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Robbery31.01200.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.25-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson75.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.370.00%
Public order62.37200.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Shoplifting31.01-78.57%
Other theft31.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.606.67%
Shoplifting145.4155.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.7316.67%
Other theft52.370.00%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Robbery10.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.2687.50%
Shoplifting95.07-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-25.00%
Other theft52.030.00%
Robbery51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.9141.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.71-52.94%
Other theft52.7166.67%
Public order41.6933.33%
Burglary31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.9141.67%
Shoplifting125.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.06500.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.15-50.00%
Shoplifting44.0633.33%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.2371.43%
Burglary58.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.530.00%
Burglary64.730.00%
Drugs42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
April 202416
March 202415
February 20248
January 202417
December 202312
November 202324
October 202314

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 202414
March 20249
February 202417
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 2JL 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. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. A34
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Signal Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Peters Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shugborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stamping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Westhall Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hinges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ragley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1