WS5 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3AB

WS5 3AB, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3AB, encompassing approximately 1545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 3AB area, explore the WS5 3AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS5 3AB area, visit the WS5 3AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lake Avenue with total crimes: 1

WS5 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.53-14.29%
Possession of weapons13.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1840.00%
Public order14.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12-58.33%
Vehicle crime33.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences35.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.880.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-40.00%
Burglary25.820.00%
Shoplifting11.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.11200.00%
Public order49.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Shoplifting31.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.41-44.44%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Burglary21.94-33.33%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.64800.00%
Vehicle crime35.82200.00%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.59300.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.120.00%
Vehicle crime33.880.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 20235
September 20239
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cricket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Catharines Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1