WESTHALL GATE, WS3 3WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3WG

WESTHALL GATE, WS3 3WG, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3WG 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 3WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3WG, encompassing approximately 2349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 3WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 1
  • Shugborough Close with total crimes: 1

WESTHALL GATE, WS3 3WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-37.50%
Public order22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4033.33%
Public order11.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.26-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime46.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-83.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09500.00%
Robbery45.110.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-66.67%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.55-75.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.669.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 202412
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lancaster Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shugborough Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stamping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westhall Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hinges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. William Wiggin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1