CHARLES CRESCENT, WS3 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5BJ

CHARLES CRESCENT, WS3 5BJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5BJ, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

CHARLES CRESCENT, WS3 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences98.94-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-20.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8257.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.10-75.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.02233.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3540.00%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.24-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2044.44%
Anti-social behaviour24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 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 offences96.7180.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences55.22-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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 offences128.20140.00%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences53.73-68.75%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.5577.78%
Criminal damage and arson55.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-66.67%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.94-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences93.35-30.77%
Vehicle crime23.35100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.92116.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.8444.44%
Vehicle crime14.84-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 202420
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202316
September 20239
August 202313
July 20236

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 5BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mallard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Plant Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodlands Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Huddocks View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leyland Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1