VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3EB

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EB, Walsall has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3EB, encompassing approximately 4270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-50.00%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.94-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson103.9811.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.3414.29%
Public order41.87100.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.289.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.110.00%
Shoplifting41.64-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.70200.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Public order20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.22100.00%
Shoplifting115.151000.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.64500.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Burglary40.940.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences115.62-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-87.50%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.28400.00%
Shoplifting82.340.00%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.81-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-63.64%
Burglary40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.5183.33%
Vehicle crime112.58450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.21-33.33%
Other theft41.40300.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.51-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.11-12.50%
Burglary61.6450.00%
Vehicle crime51.40-16.67%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.58-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson133.5118.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Public order41.40-20.00%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Other theft30.940.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.11-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour173.98112.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.98-15.38%
Public order52.58400.00%
Burglary31.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.040.00%
Burglary61.870.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238
August 202317
July 20238

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202417
May 202424
April 202422
March 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 202318
October 202315
September 202315
August 202317
July 202321

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lancaster Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Peters Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Blakenall Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Church Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Exchange
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pine Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Valley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Deer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1