BIRKDALE ROAD, WS3 3TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3TR

BIRKDALE ROAD, WS3 3TR, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3TR 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 3TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3TR, encompassing approximately 2836 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • The Links with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Lane with total crimes: 2

BIRKDALE ROAD, WS3 3TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2410.93166.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.46150.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.99-25.00%
Drugs23.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.23-37.93%
Drugs26.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-80.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2913.40262.50%
Violence and sexual offences510.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.23-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.17200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.17300.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1910.581800.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.530.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 20249
May 202412
April 202418
March 202429
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
August 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 202319
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting21
  • 2. The Links
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ganton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1