WS3 4BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BE

WS3 4BE, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BE 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 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4BE, encompassing approximately 1569 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS3 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • B4154 with total crimes: 3
  • The Chartway with total crimes: 2

WS3 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour48.92300.00%
Shoplifting42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime32.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.10100.00%
Shoplifting21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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 behaviour48.28-50.00%
Shoplifting42.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Public order23.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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 offences68.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.47233.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Public order11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-57.14%
Shoplifting21.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

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 offences78.92600.00%
Vehicle crime44.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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 arson13.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.820.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-87.50%

In October 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 offences88.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.470.00%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. B4154
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. The Chartway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Armside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oaklands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Railswood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1