WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS3 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4AB

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS3 4AB, Walsall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4AB, encompassing approximately 3294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 4AB area, explore the WS3 4AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 4AB area, visit the WS3 4AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS3 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.59-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.73-20.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-78.26%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-77.78%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.87228.57%
Criminal damage and arson96.98125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.730.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.59-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour72.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12100.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5970.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7711.11%
Vehicle crime23.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.07-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson32.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.59160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03-72.22%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5338.46%
Anti-social behaviour55.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Possession of weapons31.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.41-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.95-46.67%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.55133.33%
Burglary24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 202423
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 202318
September 202313
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Plant Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodlands Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Huddocks View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leyland Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1