ABBEY DRIVE, WS3 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5BL

ABBEY DRIVE, WS3 5BL, Walsall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5BL, encompassing approximately 2594 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 5BL area, explore the WS3 5BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS3 5BL area, visit the WS3 5BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leyland Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Foxglove Close with total crimes: 1

ABBEY DRIVE, WS3 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 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 offences55.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.11280.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 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 offences96.1780.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences54.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences96.17200.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.70-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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 offences1410.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-57.14%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.850.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202419
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leyland Croft
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Mallard Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Armside Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Highfield Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Finger Post Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1