WS3 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4LY

WS3 4LY, Walsall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4LY, encompassing approximately 3533 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2
  • Plant Way with total crimes: 2

WS3 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-40.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.79-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-76.19%
Shoplifting41.42300.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.30320.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.9457.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.79-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6625.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.38166.67%
Vehicle crime22.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-85.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.25-53.85%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.6230.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.68100.00%
Burglary33.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.830.00%
Shoplifting51.700.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202420
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 202320
September 202315
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 202421
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234
July 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plant Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. B4154
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Huddocks View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leyland Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1