BUILDWAS CLOSE, WS3 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2SG

BUILDWAS CLOSE, WS3 2SG, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 482 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2SG, encompassing approximately 4935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 2SG area, explore the WS3 2SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 2SG area, visit the WS3 2SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sneyd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Kempthorne Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Netley Road with total crimes: 2

BUILDWAS CLOSE, WS3 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.0715.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-20.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 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 offences136.89-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-55.56%
Shoplifting40.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1347.06%
Criminal damage and arson95.070.00%
Shoplifting61.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-50.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.29-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.44200.00%
Other theft51.220.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

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 offences188.71-10.00%
Shoplifting103.6511.11%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3366.67%
Shoplifting94.05125.00%
Drugs51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.43100.00%
Shoplifting41.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Other theft30.61200.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.12-28.00%
Shoplifting83.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22100.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.08-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson43.04100.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7172.73%
Possession of weapons53.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.230.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 202425
May 202417
April 202418
March 202420
February 202412
January 202418
December 202325
November 202315
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Netley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mulberry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roche Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Netley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glastonbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Neath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cresswell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margam Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1