WOODCROFT CLOSE, WS3 4DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4DB

WOODCROFT CLOSE, WS3 4DB, Walsall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4DB, encompassing approximately 2842 residents.

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

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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • B4154 with total crimes: 2

WOODCROFT CLOSE, WS3 4DB 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 offences44.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 behaviour45.98-71.43%
Shoplifting41.41300.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.551300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.93-14.29%
Public order32.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.98-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39550.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In February 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 offences22.81-75.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences84.93700.00%
Vehicle crime32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.52100.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5266.67%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8060.00%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-66.67%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.1766.67%
Burglary21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 202413
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 20238
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202414
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. B4154
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1