FOUNTAINS ROAD, WS3 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2RL

FOUNTAINS ROAD, WS3 2RL, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2RL, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tewkesbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Romsey Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Way with total crimes: 3

FOUNTAINS ROAD, WS3 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53100.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1718.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.97300.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81-26.67%
Other theft23.360.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 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 offences158.567.14%
Shoplifting94.580.00%
Robbery22.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0075.00%
Shoplifting94.28125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-20.00%
Shoplifting42.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-71.43%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.06600.00%
Shoplifting62.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
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 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.50-50.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4225.00%
Shoplifting33.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81-11.11%
Public order32.450.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.720.00%
Shoplifting42.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1712.50%
Shoplifting82.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-33.33%
Public order41.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.450.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 202411
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239
August 20239
July 20238

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 2RL postcode area is presented below.

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