MATLOCK CLOSE, WS3 3QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3QE

MATLOCK CLOSE, WS3 3QE, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3QE 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 3QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3QE, encompassing approximately 2260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS3 3QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Yew Tree Place with total crimes: 2

MATLOCK CLOSE, WS3 3QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.73100.00%
Other theft26.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.94-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.10500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.21300.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08100.00%
Other theft24.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In April 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 offences77.52-56.25%
Other crime23.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.06166.67%
Vehicle crime47.08300.00%
Burglary21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.520.00%
Burglary32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.520.00%
Burglary33.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202416
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bamford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buxton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Yew Tree Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Castleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Alvaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Simmonds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bamford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Par Court
    Total1
    Burglary1