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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3EJ

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.98 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3EJ, encompassing approximately 4676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WS3 3EJ 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
  • Brundard Close with total crimes: 4

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.980.00%
Vehicle crime54.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4811.76%
Anti-social behaviour74.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-44.44%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.12-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.350.00%
Drugs41.920.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.114.17%
Criminal damage and arson95.3580.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9233.33%
Public order41.71100.00%
Shoplifting40.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4771.43%
Shoplifting95.13800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.63-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson52.99-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-44.44%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9113.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.64800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.920.00%
Shoplifting51.710.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.91-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson83.21-20.00%
Burglary51.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1710.0541.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.6425.00%
Vehicle crime82.1460.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.77-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson82.57-42.86%
Public order61.71500.00%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-92.86%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.990.00%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202419
June 202417
May 202425
April 202424
March 202414
February 202417
January 202415
December 202317
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 202314

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 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 3EJ 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. Brundard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blakenall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barracks Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trent Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blakenall Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Blakenall Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1