ABBEY SQUARE, WS3 2RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2RJ

ABBEY SQUARE, WS3 2RJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2RJ 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 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2RJ, encompassing approximately 3541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 2RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tewkesbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4
  • Romsey Way with total crimes: 3

ABBEY SQUARE, WS3 2RJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.47-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6036.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.24400.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.65-38.89%
Other theft33.110.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8820.00%
Shoplifting105.0811.11%
Vehicle crime22.82100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8687.50%
Shoplifting94.24125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-20.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-37.50%
Shoplifting41.41-50.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.82300.00%
Shoplifting82.26166.67%
Vehicle crime42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.21-33.33%
Shoplifting32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7820.00%
Shoplifting33.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 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 offences107.3411.11%
Burglary42.820.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5466.67%
Shoplifting41.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences108.7525.00%
Shoplifting82.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-42.86%
Public order41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.260.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 202418
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 20239
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20237

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
August 20231

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tewkesbury Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Romsey Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bolton Way
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Margam Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Cleeve Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Fountains Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Glastonbury Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buildwas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1