HELSTON ROAD, WS5 3HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3HT

HELSTON ROAD, WS5 3HT, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3HT, encompassing approximately 2923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 3HT area, explore the WS5 3HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flinkford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Truro Road with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

HELSTON ROAD, WS5 3HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4250.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.42-37.50%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.76300.00%
Burglary12.74-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.390.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Flinkford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Truro Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Launceston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penryn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1