BUXTON ROAD, WS3 3QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3QN

BUXTON ROAD, WS3 3QN, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3QN 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 3QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3QN, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 3QN 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
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 2

BUXTON ROAD, WS3 3QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.40114.29%
Other theft36.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-50.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 offences712.00-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40500.00%
Vehicle crime42.40300.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.00100.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 offences59.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.60-56.25%
Other crime32.800.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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 offences1611.20128.57%
Vehicle crime46.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In February 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 offences77.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.80200.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60-57.14%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.80200.00%
Burglary52.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.0050.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences65.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.600.00%
Burglary35.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202416
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3QN 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. Lichfield Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yew Tree Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Castleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Alvaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Alcove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Millfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Simmonds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bamford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Par Court
    Total1
    Burglary1