BASLOW CLOSE, WS3 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3SQ

BASLOW CLOSE, WS3 3SQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3SQ, encompassing approximately 2248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 3SQ 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
  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 2

BASLOW CLOSE, WS3 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1510.23275.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.670.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 offences47.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

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 offences912.9050.00%
Public order54.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6742.86%
Vehicle crime24.45100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.00-54.55%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences117.1237.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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 3SQ 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. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Castleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alvaston Close
    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