WS3 2TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2TJ

WS3 2TJ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.27 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2TJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 2TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2TJ, encompassing approximately 2142 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 2TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Romsey Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Way with total crimes: 3

WS3 2TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.27127.27%
Violence and sexual offences711.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.40-8.33%
Other theft25.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Robbery10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.67-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.600.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.20-37.93%
Violence and sexual offences38.40-50.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2918.20262.50%
Violence and sexual offences613.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.7350.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.74233.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.67100.00%
Burglary21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-83.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-94.44%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1812.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202411
May 202412
April 202418
March 202429
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 202318

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting21
  • 2. Romsey Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bolton Way
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Links
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cleeve Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Trevose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bloxwich North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1