WS3 2NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2NA

WS3 2NA, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2NA, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2NA area, explore the WS3 2NA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 2NA area, visit the WS3 2NA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4
  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3

WS3 2NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.95-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89400.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3666.67%
Shoplifting47.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 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 offences127.579.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.54300.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7437.50%
Shoplifting104.1711.11%
Public order23.79100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.98125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-25.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences128.719.09%
Shoplifting44.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51100.00%
Public order31.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.23-21.43%
Shoplifting84.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.03-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89300.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20-23.08%
Shoplifting33.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.2385.71%
Possession of weapons34.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-85.71%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.650.00%
Shoplifting42.650.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
December 20231
October 20233

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 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Margam Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ashley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glastonbury Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Buildwas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1