FRANCES DRIVE, WS3 3NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3NH

FRANCES DRIVE, WS3 3NH, Walsall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.99 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3NH 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 3NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3NH, encompassing approximately 2531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 3NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 21
  • The Exchange with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

FRANCES DRIVE, WS3 3NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.991000.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.69-30.77%
Public order43.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0644.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.140.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-20.00%
Robbery31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.7466.67%
Public order41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.64-10.00%
Other crime43.560.00%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.90150.00%
Robbery43.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.06-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.77-55.56%
Public order41.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.64-25.00%
Shoplifting83.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.16200.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09-36.84%
Shoplifting34.7450.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8535.71%
Anti-social behaviour37.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.410.00%
Burglary65.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shugborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stamping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westhall Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hinges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ragley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1