OLD TOWN LANE, WS3 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4LZ

OLD TOWN LANE, WS3 4LZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4LZ, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Leyland Croft with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

OLD TOWN LANE, WS3 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.25133.33%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Shoplifting41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.310.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.13-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.44-72.22%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3350.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.13-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour62.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.38187.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63200.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.58140.00%
Public order43.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.06-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1053.85%
Anti-social behaviour75.42-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.9066.67%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.520.00%
Shoplifting42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20249
June 20249
May 202416
April 202410
March 202423
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 202418
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Leyland Croft
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Garden Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. B4154
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. The Chartway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Norton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Highfield Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oakmount Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Unity Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Railswood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1