WOOD LANE, WS3 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5AA

WOOD LANE, WS3 5AA, Walsall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5AA 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 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5AA, encompassing approximately 970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5AA 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
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3

WOOD LANE, WS3 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.55125.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.27100.00%
Burglary44.120.00%
Possession of weapons14.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Possession of weapons22.06100.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.24-60.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-92.86%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1423.70600.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.43-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences35.15-62.50%
Vehicle crime13.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.270.00%
Vehicle crime28.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.5514.29%
Anti-social behaviour68.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.180.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.40250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.300.00%
Other crime33.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09-33.33%
Robbery12.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1015.4611.11%
Anti-social behaviour310.30-25.00%
Public order13.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.6112.50%
Criminal damage and arson49.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.12-50.00%
Other crime24.120.00%
Other theft12.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.240.00%
Bicycle theft18.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 202414
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 5AA 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. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1