WS5 3NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3NP

WS5 3NP, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3NP 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 3NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3NP, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Flinkford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Road with total crimes: 1

WS5 3NP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58300.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.15-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 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 offences21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.440.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.580.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-33.33%

In October 2023, 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 offences34.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Flinkford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Bell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burnside Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1