ROCHE WAY, WS3 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2QS

ROCHE WAY, WS3 2QS, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2QS, encompassing approximately 3182 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-73.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisher Road with total crimes: 7
  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4
  • Margam Terrace with total crimes: 3

ROCHE WAY, WS3 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.17-73.08%
Anti-social behaviour52.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-20.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.170.00%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.91-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.08300.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6827.27%
Shoplifting104.4011.11%
Public order23.14100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.00-15.38%
Shoplifting93.46125.00%
Drugs42.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-40.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.48-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour54.08150.00%
Shoplifting41.57-50.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.00-15.79%
Shoplifting85.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5772.73%
Criminal damage and arson55.97150.00%
Vehicle crime51.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57300.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.60-42.11%
Shoplifting33.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6872.73%
Burglary35.97200.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1110.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.46250.00%
Shoplifting42.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.37-9.09%
Shoplifting83.14300.00%
Public order42.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Robbery10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.890.00%
Public order61.890.00%
Other crime51.890.00%
Robbery41.570.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202426
May 202413
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 202416
December 202319
November 202311
October 202319
September 202311
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20235

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20234

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232

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 2QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fisher Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Margam Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glastonbury Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Buildwas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chepstow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1