WS3 4DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4DT

WS3 4DT, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4DT 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 4DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4DT, encompassing approximately 2213 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS3 4DT 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

WS3 4DT 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.87-50.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Shoplifting20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-60.00%
Shoplifting41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.29900.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.5228.57%
Public order24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In February 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 offences44.97-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

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 offences75.87600.00%
Vehicle crime43.16100.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-87.50%

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 offences89.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In September 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 offences49.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.810.00%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
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 4 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
February 20241
September 20231

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4DT 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. Old Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1