CHURSTON CLOSE, WS3 3UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3UQ

CHURSTON CLOSE, WS3 3UQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3UQ 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 3UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3UQ, encompassing approximately 3897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS3 3UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Links with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cleeve Road with total crimes: 2

CHURSTON CLOSE, WS3 3UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.62200.00%
Shoplifting42.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-62.50%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3933.33%
Other theft42.0533.33%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.57-33.33%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.5728.57%
Public order32.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences74.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.80100.00%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.11100.00%
Other theft42.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

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 offences43.0833.33%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.08-40.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-95.24%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime217.95950.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.39-28.57%
Other theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8575.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 202410
March 202410
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 202321
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

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 3UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Links
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cleeve Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Broad Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trevose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bloxwich North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tintern Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Abingdon Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kempthorne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1