FORDBROOK LANE, WS3 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BW

FORDBROOK LANE, WS3 4BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.16 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4BW, encompassing approximately 496 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Old Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fordbrook Lane with total crimes: 1

FORDBROOK LANE, WS3 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.05100.00%
Public order24.030.00%
Burglary14.030.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.01-80.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.09150.00%
Burglary110.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime214.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.03100.00%
Burglary14.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.01-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime422.15300.00%
Other theft28.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.03-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.01-50.00%
Public order12.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.17700.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.11100.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.01-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.130.00%
Vehicle crime36.0450.00%
Burglary26.040.00%
Public order14.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.080.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Other crime14.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.16-20.00%
Burglary38.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.03-83.33%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour636.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.08-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson410.07100.00%
Burglary18.050.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%

In July 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 offences936.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.040.00%
Vehicle crime14.030.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Old Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Fordbrook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Old Mill House Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Daisy Bank Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total1
    Public order1