WS3 4PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 4PF

WS3 4PF, Walsall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This WS3 4PF 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 4PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 4PF, encompassing approximately 3671 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 4PF area, explore the WS3 4PF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 4PF area, visit the WS3 4PF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS3 4PF 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

WS3 4PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.90-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.0075.00%
Burglary41.91300.00%
Shoplifting41.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences128.999.09%
Other theft43.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 offences119.53-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.00-72.73%
Public order41.6333.33%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-70.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.80214.29%
Violence and sexual offences165.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.36150.00%
Public order32.72200.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.81-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour73.8116.67%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
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 offences2311.44109.09%
Criminal damage and arson66.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63200.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7222.22%
Anti-social behaviour23.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences95.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences127.6333.33%
Public order43.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences94.90-52.63%
Vehicle crime32.450.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202411
May 202416
April 202414
March 202423
February 202411
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231

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
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 4PF 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. B4154
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Norton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Highfield Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Finger Post Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakmount Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1