CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2UJ

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2UJ 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 2UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2UJ, encompassing approximately 3962 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS3 2UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Way with total crimes: 2
  • Netley Road with total crimes: 2

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.53-20.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.57-37.50%
Shoplifting52.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8433.33%
Shoplifting64.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51400.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.81-33.33%
Other theft43.03300.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 offences188.3320.00%
Shoplifting104.5411.11%
Robbery22.520.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

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 offences159.8466.67%
Shoplifting93.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.27400.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences95.05-10.00%
Shoplifting42.27-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-71.43%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1111.11%
Shoplifting92.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.27600.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.55-18.18%
Shoplifting32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8137.50%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.310.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202418
March 202415
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 8 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bolton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Netley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Netley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Glastonbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Neath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cresswell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Margam Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Abingdon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1