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

Overview of Crime in WS3 4AE

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS3 4AE, Walsall has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4AE 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 4AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4AE, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 4AE area, explore the WS3 4AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WS3 4AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Leyland Croft with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, WS3 4AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3236.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.5175.00%
Burglary52.11400.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.63-21.43%
Other theft43.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.20200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.21-72.22%
Public order41.5033.33%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-86.67%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.5120.00%
Public order33.6150.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.01125.00%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-33.33%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.12-7.69%
Public order43.6133.33%
Burglary31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92-27.78%
Public order33.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-83.33%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.800.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202418
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 202410
March 202416
February 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202415
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Leyland Croft
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Garden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Highfield Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Oakmount Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1