HAMILTON STREET, WS3 3EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3EP

HAMILTON STREET, WS3 3EP, Walsall has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3EP, encompassing approximately 4910 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS3 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Booth Close with total crimes: 11
  • Booth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blakenall Row with total crimes: 4

HAMILTON STREET, WS3 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1512.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-60.00%
Shoplifting40.810.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.040.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.224.35%
Criminal damage and arson84.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6316.67%
Public order41.43300.00%
Shoplifting40.81-55.56%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 offences2311.4091.67%
Shoplifting94.68800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2225.00%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.09-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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 offences179.9813.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.83-22.22%
Shoplifting51.430.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.54-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.05-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.83-40.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7814.29%
Criminal damage and arson133.2644.44%
Vehicle crime102.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

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 offences148.15-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson92.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-20.00%
Public order40.81300.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.39-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour123.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.040.00%
Other theft51.830.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202424
April 202423
March 202412
February 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314
October 202319
September 202322

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Booth Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Booth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blakenall Row
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Blakenall Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Rock Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hollands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dee Road
    Total1
    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. Smithfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brundard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1