STAFFORD CLOSE, WS3 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3NW

STAFFORD CLOSE, WS3 3NW, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3NW, encompassing approximately 2216 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 6
  • The Green with total crimes: 2
  • William Wiggin Avenue with total crimes: 2

STAFFORD CLOSE, WS3 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences76.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.1633.33%
Public order11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 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 offences64.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%

In May 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 offences67.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime57.220.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.67175.00%
Robbery24.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.87-20.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.51100.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-88.89%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-71.43%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.160.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sanstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1