THE LINKS, WS3 3US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3US

THE LINKS, WS3 3US, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.56 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3US 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 3US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3US, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 1
  • Coxmoor Close with total crimes: 1

THE LINKS, WS3 3US 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.56-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting249.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.98-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.20200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting126.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.89-37.93%
Other theft26.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2912.09262.50%
Violence and sexual offences310.31-25.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.04-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences42.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.13200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime219.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202424
June 20249
May 202412
April 202418
March 202429
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 202321

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Coxmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Downfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Wetherby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1