RAILSWOOD DRIVE, WS3 4BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BD

RAILSWOOD DRIVE, WS3 4BD, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BD 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 4BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4BD, encompassing approximately 1906 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 4BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • B4154 with total crimes: 2

RAILSWOOD DRIVE, WS3 4BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%
Shoplifting21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.39-60.00%
Shoplifting42.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.10-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.240.00%
Public order23.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.87-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.49266.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Public order12.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.34600.00%
Vehicle crime43.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.200.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-88.89%

In October 2023, 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 offences99.4480.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-50.00%
Shoplifting42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.49166.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.2033.33%
Burglary32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. B4154
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1