HIGHFIELD ROAD, WS3 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4PE

HIGHFIELD ROAD, WS3 4PE, Walsall has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.09 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4PE 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 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4PE, encompassing approximately 3632 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS3 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD ROAD, WS3 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.099.09%
Other theft43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.36-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-72.73%
Public order41.6533.33%
Shoplifting41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-81.82%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
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 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.24214.29%
Violence and sexual offences146.06-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.85175.00%
Public order33.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.91-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.1316.67%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.29140.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.96-59.09%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1169.23%
Criminal damage and arson66.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-58.33%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.56-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.3033.33%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8445.45%
Anti-social behaviour144.407.69%
Other theft33.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.580.00%
Shoplifting53.030.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 202415
March 202424
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202322
September 202313
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 202422
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 202312
August 202314
July 202313

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

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 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Plant Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. B4154
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Copse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Woodlands Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Huddocks View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barn Owl Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wood Common Grange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Leyland Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shortlands Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1