FERNDOWN CLOSE, WS3 3XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3XH

FERNDOWN CLOSE, WS3 3XH, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3XH 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 3XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3XH, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • The Links with total crimes: 3
  • Redbourn Road with total crimes: 1

FERNDOWN CLOSE, WS3 3XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting2415.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour213.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting98.41-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.040.00%
Drugs22.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.33-37.93%
Other theft110.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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
Shoplifting2920.73262.50%
Violence and sexual offences416.25100.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.41-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

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
Shoplifting96.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.040.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.24200.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1713.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.530.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.360.00%
Shoplifting21.68-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 202317
July 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting21
  • 2. The Links
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Redbourn Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Ganton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Turton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1