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

Overview of Crime in WS3 3SA

BAMFORD ROAD, WS3 3SA, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3SA, encompassing approximately 2301 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 3SA 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
  • Castleton Road with total crimes: 2

BAMFORD ROAD, WS3 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.56160.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.65-40.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.17-64.29%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Possession of weapons21.740.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

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 offences149.1375.00%
Other theft26.080.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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 offences812.600.00%
Public order53.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.69-42.86%
Other crime33.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.13100.00%
Vehicle crime36.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2675.00%
Burglary33.040.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.780.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences65.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.260.00%
Burglary34.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
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 20242
November 20231

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 3SA 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. Castleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Baslow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Par Court
    Total1
    Burglary1