BAMFORD ROAD, WS3 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3RX

BAMFORD ROAD, WS3 3RX, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3RX, encompassing approximately 2481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

WS3 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Bamford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 3

BAMFORD ROAD, WS3 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson610.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-64.29%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In June 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 offences148.8775.00%
Other theft25.640.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.090.00%
Public order53.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87-42.86%
Other crime43.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences149.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6450.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Burglary11.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences88.46100.00%
Burglary33.220.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 offences44.84-33.33%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

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 offences66.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences149.6727.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.64200.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.640.00%
Burglary14.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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

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
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 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 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Millfield Avenue
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bamford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Buxton Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Buxton Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bakewell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Sanstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Simmonds Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Matlock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Simmonds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Belper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1