DOWNFIELD CLOSE, WS3 3XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3XP

DOWNFIELD CLOSE, WS3 3XP, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3XP 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 3XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3XP, encompassing approximately 1748 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 3XP area, explore the WS3 3XP 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: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 3XP 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

DOWNFIELD CLOSE, WS3 3XP 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.29-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences42.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%

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
Shoplifting2416.02166.67%
Anti-social behaviour213.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting97.44-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.150.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting129.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1813.73-37.93%
Other theft210.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting2921.17262.50%
Violence and sexual offences416.5933.33%
Burglary12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.15-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences34.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72100.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting97.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting33.43200.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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 offences22.290.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1914.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 2 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 202319

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 4 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
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 3XP 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
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1