OAKLANDS WAY, WS3 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BG

OAKLANDS WAY, WS3 4BG, Walsall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4BG, encompassing approximately 1618 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • B4154 with total crimes: 2
  • Old Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2

OAKLANDS WAY, WS3 4BG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.18200.00%
Shoplifting21.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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 behaviour49.27-55.56%
Shoplifting42.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.47-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour912.97800.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.71-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Public order12.470.00%

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 offences36.80-57.14%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences78.03600.00%
Vehicle crime44.32300.00%
Shoplifting12.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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 arson13.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

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 crime34.940.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9433.33%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences411.740.00%
Shoplifting42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. B4154
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1