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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3HT

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3HT, Walsall has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.04 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3HT 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 3HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3HT, encompassing approximately 3825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

WS3 3HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7

VICTORIA AVENUE, WS3 3HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.04285.71%
Violence and sexual offences137.06-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.40-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 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 offences1715.4213.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.44-38.89%
Shoplifting72.88-36.36%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Drugs31.05-25.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.8263.64%
Violence and sexual offences154.71-40.00%
Shoplifting113.92175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.880.00%
Public order52.09-28.57%
Drugs41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.54-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.8833.33%
Public order72.0975.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Shoplifting41.05-71.43%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.6142.86%
Anti-social behaviour145.2375.00%
Shoplifting143.6627.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.66200.00%
Other theft51.5766.67%
Public order41.31100.00%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Other crime31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2927.27%
Shoplifting113.66-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.09-25.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Other theft30.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.906.25%
Violence and sexual offences114.44-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.88233.33%
Other theft72.61250.00%
Public order51.83150.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-20.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.81128.57%
Violence and sexual offences144.187.69%
Vehicle crime53.66-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.50-40.91%
Vehicle crime83.40700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09250.00%
Shoplifting71.83-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.8333.33%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2212.550.00%
Shoplifting95.750.00%
Other theft52.350.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411
April 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 202425
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 202322

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 202414
March 202411
February 202417
January 202416
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pinfold
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Booth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Revival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A34
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Peters Court
    Total1
    Burglary1