WS3 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3AX

WS3 3AX, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3AX, encompassing approximately 3466 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mersey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Henley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ingram Place with total crimes: 2

WS3 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.460.00%
Possession of weapons22.020.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5225.00%
Burglary64.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6371.43%
Vehicle crime33.46200.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.02300.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.88-22.22%
Burglary42.02300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-90.91%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8327.27%
Vehicle crime114.04450.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.6033.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In November 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 offences118.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 202412
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 202311
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mersey Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mallory Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbotts Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1