NEST COMMON, WS3 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5AY

NEST COMMON, WS3 5AY, Walsall has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5AY, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 5AY area, explore the WS3 5AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5AY 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
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 2

NEST COMMON, WS3 5AY 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1112.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.1466.67%
Burglary42.300.00%
Other theft11.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

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 offences89.65-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-25.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7357.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.06-78.95%
Burglary11.840.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.85137.50%
Criminal damage and arson108.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.6040.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.7314.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.68-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 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 offences1211.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.52250.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.44-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.11140.00%
Vehicle crime25.520.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-64.29%
Vehicle crime22.30100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 202419
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 5AY 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. Mallard Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Plant Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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