LANCASTER PLACE, WS3 3NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3NE

LANCASTER PLACE, WS3 3NE, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.96 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3NE 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 3NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3NE, encompassing approximately 3381 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Benton Crescent with total crimes: 1

LANCASTER PLACE, WS3 3NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-40.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7340.00%
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.91-54.55%
Other crime51.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0357.14%
Vehicle crime33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.730.00%
Other crime22.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.98800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-58.33%
Burglary21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 offences126.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westhall Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Alcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1