DARTFORD ROAD, WS3 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2QG

DARTFORD ROAD, WS3 2QG, Walsall has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.69 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2QG 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 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2QG, encompassing approximately 2919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

WS3 2QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bloxwich (Station) with total crimes: 2

DARTFORD ROAD, WS3 2QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.69-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-37.50%
Public order31.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74-60.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.14900.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2812.50%
Vehicle crime36.1750.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson55.4825.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3337.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.28-30.43%
Vehicle crime35.48-40.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.73109.09%
Criminal damage and arson57.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 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 offences118.91-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson53.77150.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.739.52%
Vehicle crime57.88400.00%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.190.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202414
June 202421
May 202415
April 202418
March 202416
February 202422
January 202416
December 202323
November 202311
October 202323
September 202321

A total of 8 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
July 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bloxwich (Station)
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2