ST MICHAELS CLOSE, WS3 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4JH

ST MICHAELS CLOSE, WS3 4JH, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4JH, encompassing approximately 2316 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

ST MICHAELS CLOSE, WS3 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.75400.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-85.71%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7516.67%
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.450.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences34.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences46.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.730.00%
Robbery21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Garden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Spinney Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakleaf Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Unity Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1