THE ALCOVE, WS3 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3BL

THE ALCOVE, WS3 3BL, Walsall has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3BL 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 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3BL, encompassing approximately 3721 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS3 3BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Place with total crimes: 2

THE ALCOVE, WS3 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1114.29%
Other theft32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.99-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.34150.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In May 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 offences128.3371.43%
Vehicle crime33.22-25.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%

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 offences76.45-41.67%
Other crime51.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.189.09%
Vehicle crime43.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9137.50%
Burglary32.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.6966.67%
Vehicle crime92.69800.00%
Burglary52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences116.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 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 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311

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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Buxton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree 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. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alvaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Alcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Millfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1