MOATSIDE CLOSE, WS3 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5BS

MOATSIDE CLOSE, WS3 5BS, Walsall has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS3 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS3 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5BS, encompassing approximately 2331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2
  • St Johns Road with total crimes: 1

MOATSIDE CLOSE, WS3 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences43.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.14-86.67%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.72650.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.57100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29150.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.14-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 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 offences44.29-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.290.00%
Vehicle crime13.00-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00166.67%
Burglary23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202415
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mallard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Francis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Armside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1