VERNON WAY, WS3 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2LU

VERNON WAY, WS3 2LU, Walsall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2LU, encompassing approximately 2155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS3 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Netley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Roche Way with total crimes: 2

VERNON WAY, WS3 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6744.44%
Shoplifting46.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.42-30.77%
Vehicle crime34.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.38225.00%
Shoplifting106.0311.11%
Robbery24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.52125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-20.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.96-28.57%
Shoplifting42.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.45166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.28-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.78300.00%
Shoplifting31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4275.00%
Shoplifting33.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.490.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vernon Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Netley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Roche Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. A4124
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Netley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glastonbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Neath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cresswell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1