CROXSTALLS CLOSE, WS3 2XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 2XT

CROXSTALLS CLOSE, WS3 2XT, Walsall has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.90 per 1,000 population. This WS3 2XT 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 2XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 2XT, encompassing approximately 3332 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS3 2XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 33
  • A34 with total crimes: 14
  • Grant Street with total crimes: 7

CROXSTALLS CLOSE, WS3 2XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.906.90%
Drugs109.3066.67%
Shoplifting103.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.00-16.67%
Public order93.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.70-42.86%
Other theft52.4066.67%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.90-33.33%
Robbery20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.1045.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.7027.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.20140.00%
Shoplifting63.60100.00%
Drugs61.80-40.00%
Public order51.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Robbery41.20300.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.40-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour116.0037.50%
Drugs103.30400.00%
Public order63.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8025.00%
Burglary31.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.90-75.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.6020.83%
Shoplifting128.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.60166.67%
Public order52.40-16.67%
Burglary41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-42.86%
Other theft31.20-57.14%
Drugs20.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.00-4.00%
Shoplifting97.20-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.7016.67%
Other theft72.1075.00%
Public order62.10100.00%
Drugs51.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-57.14%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.008.70%
Shoplifting147.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10200.00%
Drugs61.80100.00%
Other theft41.8033.33%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Burglary10.90-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.20-34.29%
Shoplifting126.90200.00%
Public order63.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Drugs30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-80.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.1059.09%
Criminal damage and arson1010.500.00%
Drugs43.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.4015.79%
Criminal damage and arson106.6066.67%
Burglary63.00100.00%
Drugs61.80-25.00%
Public order41.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.80-53.66%
Drugs85.7014.29%
Public order62.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.800.00%
Other theft51.8066.67%
Possession of weapons31.500.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.9095.24%
Drugs712.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.800.00%
Public order51.50400.00%
Vehicle crime51.50150.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.00-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson86.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.4025.00%
Drugs41.50100.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Shoplifting20.90-86.67%
Vehicle crime20.60-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.200.00%
Shoplifting156.900.00%
Vehicle crime74.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.100.00%
Public order52.100.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202429
May 202420
April 202429
March 202424
February 202425
January 202423
December 202335
November 202322
October 202319
September 202341
August 202321
July 202323

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 202412
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 202315

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Elmore Green Close
    Total33
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. A34
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grant Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Station Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ragley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Chase Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heather Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Central Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Central Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Parker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bloxwich (Station)
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Coalway Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Croxdene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B4210
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rockingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sand Bank
    Total1
    Theft from the person1