RIDDINGS CRESCENT, WS3 5DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5DJ

RIDDINGS CRESCENT, WS3 5DJ, Walsall has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5DJ 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 5DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5DJ, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS3 5DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riddings Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2

RIDDINGS CRESCENT, WS3 5DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.24-16.67%
Other theft43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.73-81.25%
Public order31.1850.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.5277.78%
Criminal damage and arson156.30650.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.91-11.11%
Other theft23.15100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.24-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour93.55200.00%
Possession of weapons23.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.52-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4510.00%
Burglary34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 offences107.09-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.94-40.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.7914.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-50.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.520.00%
Burglary43.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202416
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 202415
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Riddings Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Plant Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilner'S View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Abbey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodlands Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Silver'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Huddocks View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barn Owl Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Farriers Mill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wood Common Grange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Leyland Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shortlands Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1