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

Overview of Crime in WS3 4BW

FORDBROOK LANE, WS3 4BW, Walsall has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4BW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walsall Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Mill House Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

FORDBROOK LANE, WS3 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.08-25.00%
Burglary26.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.03-50.00%

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 arson12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walsall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Mill House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Church Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1