WS3 4DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4DU

WS3 4DU, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4DU 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 4DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4DU, encompassing approximately 2126 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS3 4DU 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 4DU 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.35900.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.47333.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%

In February 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 offences34.23-57.14%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17600.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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 crime22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-88.89%

In October 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 offences96.59125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences48.470.00%
Shoplifting41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 202413
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4DU 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. St Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1