ASHLEY ROAD, WS3 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2QE

ASHLEY ROAD, WS3 2QE, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2QE, encompassing approximately 1882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willenhall Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Road with total crimes: 2

ASHLEY ROAD, WS3 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0922.22%
Criminal damage and arson25.84-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.16-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-60.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.09-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.31400.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.69-8.33%
Public order55.840.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.63-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson46.3833.33%
Burglary12.130.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9490.00%
Public order510.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66200.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime35.31-25.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.06100.00%
Vehicle crime410.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.31300.00%
Burglary32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97-42.86%
Other theft24.250.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.22100.00%
Burglary27.44100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.720.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Robbery10.53-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.160.00%
Robbery44.250.00%
Other crime32.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 202419
January 202410
December 202320
November 202310
October 20238
September 202314
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
July 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willenhall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chase Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Central Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1