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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3EH

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EH, Walsall has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 3EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3EH, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS3 3EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Booth Street with total crimes: 4

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.62-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson52.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-66.67%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

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 offences1711.94-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour123.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.650.00%
Public order41.99100.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.27-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson94.6480.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9914.29%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Shoplifting40.88-55.56%
Burglary30.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3883.33%
Shoplifting94.86800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 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 offences125.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.177.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-14.29%
Shoplifting51.330.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-57.14%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences147.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.10-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.55-41.67%
Burglary41.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences1610.83-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.5471.43%
Vehicle crime122.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.51-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson73.760.00%
Public order61.55500.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-81.82%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.285.56%
Anti-social behaviour114.20-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.100.00%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 202421
April 202422
March 202412
February 202415
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
July 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

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

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

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 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Blakenall Row
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Blakenall Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1