FORGE ROAD, WS3 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5DS

FORGE ROAD, WS3 5DS, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5DS, encompassing approximately 1652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS3 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

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

FORGE ROAD, WS3 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.10-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

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 offences1212.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.26-72.73%
Public order31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1522.39650.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.660.00%
Vehicle crime14.84-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.1337.50%
Violence and sexual offences86.66-27.27%
Vehicle crime24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1310.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.66300.00%
Burglary24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences109.68233.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour37.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other crime31.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1010.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.66200.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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 offences109.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1636.36%
Criminal damage and arson69.08500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.63-55.56%
Other crime22.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.74-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour96.6628.57%
Burglary35.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.5585.71%
Anti-social behaviour77.87-36.36%
Public order24.24100.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.660.00%
Vehicle crime24.240.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 202410
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315
September 202311
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 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 5DS postcode area is presented below.

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