THE BERKSHIRE, WS3 3TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3TY

THE BERKSHIRE, WS3 3TY, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3TY 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 3TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3TY, encompassing approximately 3020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 1

THE BERKSHIRE, WS3 3TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.63-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.26127.27%
Violence and sexual offences68.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.29-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.6450.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.94-37.93%
Other theft35.96200.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2911.92262.50%
Violence and sexual offences49.60-20.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.62-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.63233.33%
Burglary23.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202425
June 202411
May 202412
April 202418
March 202429
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coxmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wetherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1