WS3 3JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3JR

WS3 3JR, Walsall has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.18 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3JR 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 3JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3JR, encompassing approximately 3385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 17
  • Stowe Street with total crimes: 11

WS3 3JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.183.85%
Shoplifting217.9890.91%
Criminal damage and arson106.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.95-42.86%
Drugs72.36-36.36%
Public order42.07-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Robbery30.8950.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.54-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour147.68-30.00%
Shoplifting114.1437.50%
Drugs113.2557.14%
Criminal damage and arson103.250.00%
Public order72.9516.67%
Other theft52.070.00%
Burglary41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Robbery20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.7712.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.9142.86%
Shoplifting82.95100.00%
Drugs72.36-30.00%
Public order62.070.00%
Other theft51.7766.67%
Vehicle crime41.4833.33%
Robbery31.180.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.56-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour107.39-44.44%
Drugs102.95233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.95-22.22%
Public order62.070.00%
Shoplifting41.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Burglary10.89-85.71%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.0662.50%
Anti-social behaviour187.68125.00%
Shoplifting165.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.73125.00%
Burglary72.66133.33%
Public order62.07-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.770.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Drugs30.89-40.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.50-5.88%
Shoplifting144.73-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.14-20.00%
Public order72.3616.67%
Drugs52.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other theft41.18-33.33%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.166.25%
Shoplifting155.0287.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.4325.00%
Drugs82.95166.67%
Other theft62.36100.00%
Public order61.7720.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.73-20.00%
Shoplifting82.3614.29%
Public order52.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-75.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.72-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson125.9171.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.54100.00%
Shoplifting72.95-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Drugs31.18-50.00%
Public order20.89-75.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2318.9135.29%
Shoplifting96.79350.00%
Public order82.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.36-41.67%
Drugs62.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7766.67%
Burglary31.480.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.020.00%
Drugs63.540.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202420
May 202410
April 202418
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202426
June 202428
May 202425
April 202426
March 202416
February 202417
January 202416
December 202320
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 202416
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Elmore Green Close
    Total17
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Reeves Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Harrison Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinfold
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 9. Penn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deeley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Revival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A34
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. St Peters Court
    Total1
    Burglary1