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

Overview of Crime in WS3 2QF

ASHLEY ROAD, WS3 2QF, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2QF, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4
  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 3

ASHLEY ROAD, WS3 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1010.09-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.88150.00%
Possession of weapons21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8070.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-77.78%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.88800.00%
Other crime13.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.15-8.33%
Vehicle crime34.27200.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

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 offences129.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.21100.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.15-33.33%
Shoplifting24.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8063.64%
Anti-social behaviour46.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5533.33%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.76-26.67%
Burglary34.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0936.36%
Possession of weapons35.820.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%

In September 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 offences118.9210.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.27400.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7642.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.88200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.250.00%
Robbery52.720.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202417
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 202416
January 202412
December 202318
November 202311
October 202315
September 202311
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
July 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231
July 20235

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 2QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ashley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    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. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Croxdene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1