ROMSEY WAY, WS3 2TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2TW

ROMSEY WAY, WS3 2TW, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2TW 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 2TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2TW, encompassing approximately 3464 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 2TW 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

ROMSEY WAY, WS3 2TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2222.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.15100.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.37-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.60500.00%
Burglary31.73200.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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 offences116.06-21.43%
Other theft33.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7716.67%
Other theft24.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5071.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.46300.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-22.22%
Public order22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.600.00%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.200.00%
Other theft22.60100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-22.22%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8950.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

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

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
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 2TW 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cleeve Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Trevose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bloxwich North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Fountains Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1