BENTON CRESCENT, WS3 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3AH

BENTON CRESCENT, WS3 3AH, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3AH, encompassing approximately 3783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3AH area, explore the WS3 3AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 3AH area, visit the WS3 3AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Place with total crimes: 2
  • Mallory Crescent with total crimes: 2

BENTON CRESCENT, WS3 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-37.50%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.61-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59150.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8742.86%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-36.36%
Other crime51.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.91400.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0211.11%
Burglary32.6450.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.6428.57%
Vehicle crime92.38800.00%
Burglary52.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.29-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yew Tree Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mallory Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abbotts Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Alcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Millfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1