SANSTONE ROAD, WS3 3SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3SF

SANSTONE ROAD, WS3 3SF, Walsall has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3SF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 514 crimes and a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3SF, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS3 3SF 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
  • William Wiggin Avenue with total crimes: 2

SANSTONE ROAD, WS3 3SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.80-50.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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 offences811.6233.33%
Public order53.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Other crime10.80-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.01-50.00%
Other crime32.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0150.00%
Vehicle crime34.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.01166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2133.33%
Public order31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-40.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In November 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 offences148.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.010.00%

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 offences84.01-20.00%
Burglary13.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.81-23.08%
Vehicle crime34.0150.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.820.00%
Other crime35.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310
September 20238
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
January 20241
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
April 20243
February 20241
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 3SF 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. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Belper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1