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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3RT

BUXTON ROAD, WS3 3RT, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3RT, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Buxton Road with total crimes: 2

BUXTON ROAD, WS3 3RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.200.00%
Drugs12.800.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8820.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.54-54.55%
Possession of weapons22.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4783.33%
Vehicle crime25.14100.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54500.00%
Other crime22.800.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.800.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson14.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.670.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Bamford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buxton Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Buxton Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bakewell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sanstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Simmonds Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Matlock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Simmonds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1