TAPTON CLOSE, WS3 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3RU

TAPTON CLOSE, WS3 3RU, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3RU, encompassing approximately 2548 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS3 3RU 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

TAPTON CLOSE, WS3 3RU 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.81180.00%
Other theft35.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-40.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.85116.67%
Other theft25.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 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 offences68.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-50.00%
Other crime42.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.4950.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Burglary11.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85100.00%
Burglary33.140.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-33.33%
Shoplifting21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences67.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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 offences64.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.880.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20245
June 202413
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 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
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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