SANSTONE CLOSE, WS3 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3SE

SANSTONE CLOSE, WS3 3SE, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3SE, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS3 3SE 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

SANSTONE CLOSE, WS3 3SE 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.81500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8966.67%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.66-25.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0812.50%
Public order53.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.06-38.46%
Vehicle crime43.0233.33%
Other crime41.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3044.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40100.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences65.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-33.33%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences66.79-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.79-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.15-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4427.27%
Criminal damage and arson45.28300.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences115.280.00%
Burglary14.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
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 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3SE 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. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Buxton Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bakewell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Sanstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Matlock Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Belper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1