WOOD COMMON GRANGE, WS3 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3 5EZ

WOOD COMMON GRANGE, WS3 5EZ, Walsall has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This WS3 5EZ 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 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS3 5EZ, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS3 5EZ area, explore the WS3 5EZ 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 5EZ 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

WOOD COMMON GRANGE, WS3 5EZ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.020.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

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 offences128.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.36-70.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1517.86650.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.7011.11%
Violence and sexual offences94.4612.50%
Public order24.02100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.14233.33%
Public order24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

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 behaviour35.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

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 offences119.820.00%
Burglary34.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.59-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour34.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%

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 offences1615.1823.08%
Criminal damage and arson67.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68-50.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.800.00%
Burglary44.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 1 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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 202316
September 202313

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
October 20231

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 5EZ 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
  • 14. Redberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shortlands Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Clockmill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1