WS3 2LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2LZ

WS3 2LZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2LZ, encompassing approximately 3435 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS3 2LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Netley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mulberry Road with total crimes: 2

WS3 2LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 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 offences108.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-20.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.9378.57%
Criminal damage and arson57.280.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.08400.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.617.69%
Shoplifting104.0811.11%
Robbery22.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.48-13.33%
Shoplifting93.78125.00%
Drugs42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.73-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.37150.00%
Shoplifting41.46-50.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.19-15.00%
Shoplifting84.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.82150.00%
Vehicle crime51.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.40-36.84%
Shoplifting33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.77111.11%
Vehicle crime45.53300.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 202425
May 202414
April 202414
March 202413
February 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202312
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 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
September 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Netley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mulberry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roche Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Margam Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1