VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3AP

VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3AP, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3AP, encompassing approximately 4032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3AP area, explore the WS3 3AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 6
  • Green Rock Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hollands Road with total crimes: 2

VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7083.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.46-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9354.55%
Criminal damage and arson44.22100.00%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2022.22%
Vehicle crime32.7350.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.46-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.23400.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7350.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.93-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.73-27.27%
Burglary41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1650.00%
Vehicle crime133.72550.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.2237.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-25.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Public order40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6922.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.7350.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202417
April 202411
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202312
September 202310
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 202313
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Green Rock Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hollands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Henley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Abbotts Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pine Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. St Davids Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Valley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Smithfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mallory Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1