BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2XE

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2XE, Walsall has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2XE 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 2XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2XE, encompassing approximately 4369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS3 2XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Addenbrooke Street with total crimes: 9
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 8

BLOXWICH ROAD, WS3 2XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.674.35%
Anti-social behaviour65.4950.00%
Shoplifting41.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.764.55%
Vehicle crime55.26400.00%
Shoplifting51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-42.86%
Public order40.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.38-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.030.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2426.32%
Criminal damage and arson45.49-20.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0735.71%
Shoplifting54.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.09-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.2066.67%
Vehicle crime31.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.760.00%
Vehicle crime65.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Burglary30.69-25.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4415.79%
Vehicle crime65.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.37100.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Public order40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-57.14%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.8472.73%
Criminal damage and arson74.35133.33%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Shoplifting30.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.55-60.71%
Shoplifting52.520.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-70.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Public order10.46-83.33%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.410.00%
Public order62.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.370.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202423
June 202422
May 202424
April 202419
March 202414
February 202422
January 202422
December 202319
November 202311
October 202328

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Clement'S Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Portsea Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Awlmakers Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Providence Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Broadstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hollemeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1