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

Overview of Crime in WS3 2UN

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UN, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2UN 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 2UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2UN, encompassing approximately 3920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WS3 2UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisher Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tewkesbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Roche Way with total crimes: 4

CRESSWELL CRESCENT, WS3 2UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.42-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour82.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04-14.29%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson75.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.87-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour43.57300.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6935.71%
Shoplifting104.8511.11%
Vehicle crime32.5550.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences1411.22100.00%
Shoplifting93.57125.00%
Drugs52.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-16.67%
Shoplifting41.28-50.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.95-20.00%
Shoplifting83.06166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.83100.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.0650.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6963.64%
Burglary54.590.00%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.81133.33%
Shoplifting41.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4222.22%
Shoplifting82.81300.00%
Public order42.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.300.00%
Public order61.530.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20245
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202422
May 202414
April 202419
March 202414
February 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 202318
September 202311
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20236

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fisher Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Tewkesbury Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Roche Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Margam Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Fountains Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 13. Mossley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mulberry Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1