SHORTLANDS LANE, WS3 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4AG

SHORTLANDS LANE, WS3 4AG, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4AG, encompassing approximately 3285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS3 4AG 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
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3

SHORTLANDS LANE, WS3 4AG 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 Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.22114.29%
Burglary54.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78-41.67%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.700.00%
Public order33.6550.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-60.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.57125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04-50.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-40.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.570.00%
Burglary42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4AG 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. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Garden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mouse Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakmount Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clockmill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oakleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1