STATION ROAD, WS3 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BQ

STATION ROAD, WS3 4BQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4BQ, encompassing approximately 1340 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 4BQ 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

STATION ROAD, WS3 4BQ 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 offences38.95-25.00%
Shoplifting22.24-50.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences411.19-20.00%
Shoplifting42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.19500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4825.00%
Public order13.730.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-33.33%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9850.00%
Public order12.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.95-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Other theft11.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.44300.00%
Vehicle crime35.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-50.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.98-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4BQ 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. Daisy Bank Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1