WS3 3HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3HY

WS3 3HY, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3HY 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 3HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3HY, encompassing approximately 4171 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS3 3HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Exchange with total crimes: 7
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 3
  • Penn Close with total crimes: 3

WS3 3HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-22.22%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-40.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In May 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 offences147.4327.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9137.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.64400.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.92-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime127.431100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.88-20.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.710.00%
Burglary61.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ingram Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ingram Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Revival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Peters Court
    Total1
    Burglary1