VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3ER

VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3ER, Walsall has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3ER 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 3ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3ER, encompassing approximately 4911 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3ER area, explore the WS3 3ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 3ER area, visit the WS3 3ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS3 3ER 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

VALLEY ROAD, WS3 3ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.16-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.0720.00%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-28.57%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7910.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.48-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-50.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.99-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour124.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.4411.11%
Drugs32.040.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.2511.54%
Criminal damage and arson95.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8314.29%
Public order41.63100.00%
Shoplifting40.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons30.6150.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0373.33%
Shoplifting95.29800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.05-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-50.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.66900.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.040.00%
Shoplifting51.830.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences157.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.05-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.83-45.45%
Burglary51.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.0744.44%
Vehicle crime112.6537.50%
Other theft32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
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 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.26-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.8360.00%
Public order61.63500.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.23-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.85-13.33%
Vehicle crime52.65-16.67%
Robbery21.02-50.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.050.00%
Vehicle crime62.440.00%
Other theft61.220.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202422
June 202420
May 202429
April 202426
March 202415
February 202418
January 202415
December 202320
November 202316
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3ER 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. Severn Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blakenall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barracks Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Trent Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Church Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foster Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bell Tower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blakenall Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Blakenall Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1