BELFRY CLOSE, WS3 3XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3XL

BELFRY CLOSE, WS3 3XL, Walsall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3XL 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 3XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3XL, encompassing approximately 3096 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3XL area, explore the WS3 3XL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 3XL area, visit the WS3 3XL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 3XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Bealeys Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 1

BELFRY CLOSE, WS3 3XL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17-16.67%
Shoplifting51.61-79.17%
Anti-social behaviour41.61300.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2410.34118.18%
Violence and sexual offences67.75100.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

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
Shoplifting116.78-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.550.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1810.01-37.93%
Other theft35.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-80.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2912.60262.50%
Violence and sexual offences59.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.69-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.26500.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.23200.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9750.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-94.74%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1910.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202424
June 202411
May 202412
April 202418
March 202429
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 202319

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bealeys Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coxmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broad Lane Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lydford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1