STAFFORD ROAD, WS3 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3NJ

STAFFORD ROAD, WS3 3NJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3NJ, encompassing approximately 2502 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ragley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 2

STAFFORD ROAD, WS3 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20-25.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7942.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Robbery21.20100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.59-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.80100.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.59-10.00%
Other theft33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.59100.00%
Robbery54.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00100.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Shoplifting31.60-62.50%
Public order31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.99-16.67%
Shoplifting84.00300.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79-42.86%
Public order34.80200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1975.00%
Other theft28.39100.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.59-14.29%
Burglary44.80300.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Drugs21.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.5916.67%
Vehicle crime45.59100.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.39-33.33%
Burglary34.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.80100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.580.00%
Shoplifting57.190.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
December 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202321
October 202312
September 202314
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ragley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rockingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sand Bank
    Total1
    Theft from the person1