COALWAY ROAD, WS3 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2PU

COALWAY ROAD, WS3 2PU, Walsall has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.16 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2PU, encompassing approximately 1889 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 33
  • Grant Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 3

COALWAY ROAD, WS3 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.1614.29%
Criminal damage and arson912.700.00%
Drugs94.7650.00%
Public order54.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.6533.33%
Other theft32.1250.00%
Possession of weapons21.59100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.9361.54%
Criminal damage and arson911.11800.00%
Drugs64.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.18-40.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.99-13.33%
Drugs96.88350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.76150.00%
Possession of weapons22.65100.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.937.14%
Burglary47.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-25.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Drugs21.06-60.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.93-26.32%
Drugs57.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Public order42.12100.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.1190.00%
Drugs610.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.18150.00%
Vehicle crime32.6550.00%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.29-52.38%
Public order35.29200.00%
Drugs31.59-25.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.23110.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.110.00%
Drugs44.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.93-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson85.2960.00%
Drugs64.2320.00%
Public order33.180.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.88-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.82150.00%
Drugs52.6566.67%
Other theft32.6550.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.996.25%
Anti-social behaviour39.000.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.4045.45%
Anti-social behaviour38.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.820.00%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 202419
January 202410
December 202321
November 202310
October 202311
September 202317
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Elmore Green Close
    Total33
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Grant Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Ashley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Station Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chase Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heather Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Central Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Central Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Croxdene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1