WERNETH GROVE, WS3 3XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 3XU

WERNETH GROVE, WS3 3XU, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This WS3 3XU 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 3XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 3XU, encompassing approximately 1483 residents.

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

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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 3XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Downfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wetherby Road with total crimes: 1

WERNETH GROVE, WS3 3XU 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
Shoplifting56.07-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2418.20166.67%
Anti-social behaviour216.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

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
Shoplifting99.44-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.070.00%
Drugs12.700.00%

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
Shoplifting1211.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.15-37.93%
Vehicle crime112.130.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting2924.94262.50%
Violence and sexual offences419.54300.00%
Burglary12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.76-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour25.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting98.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.070.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

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
Shoplifting32.70200.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%

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 offences22.700.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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 behaviour12.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 crime1716.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.460.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

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 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 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

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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 3XU postcode area is presented below.

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