CENTRAL DRIVE, WS3 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2QH

CENTRAL DRIVE, WS3 2QH, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2QH, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS3 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Road with total crimes: 2

CENTRAL DRIVE, WS3 2QH 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-66.67%
Public order31.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.19-66.67%
Public order31.060.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5123.08%
Vehicle crime25.680.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.22-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6166.67%
Drugs21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.1050.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences169.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime35.68-25.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.1025.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.16-28.57%
Burglary43.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.58-26.32%
Vehicle crime34.97200.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.0658.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.74100.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.000.00%
Vehicle crime63.550.00%
Other crime42.130.00%
Robbery41.420.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412
April 202416
March 202413
February 202420
January 202416
December 202320
November 202310
October 202314
September 202319
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Parker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bloxwich (Station)
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 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
  • 15. B4210
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1