WS3 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3EA

WS3 3EA, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3EA, encompassing approximately 4695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS3 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Booth Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 3

WS3 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.03-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-40.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5811.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-44.44%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.08-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour123.6271.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.56-10.00%
Drugs41.920.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.634.35%
Criminal damage and arson105.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Shoplifting40.85-55.56%
Public order30.85200.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.7843.75%
Shoplifting94.90800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.41800.00%
Shoplifting51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.45-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.98-41.67%
Burglary51.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-58.33%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2214.29%
Criminal damage and arson123.4133.33%
Vehicle crime122.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.31-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.980.00%
Public order51.92150.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202423
March 202416
February 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Booth Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Trent Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blakenall Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1