MELBOURNE GARDENS, WS5 3NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3NY

MELBOURNE GARDENS, WS5 3NY, Walsall has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3NY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 3NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3NY, encompassing approximately 1729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3NY Crime Hotspots

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

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

MELBOURNE GARDENS, WS5 3NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47-16.67%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0550.00%
Public order13.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2133.33%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 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 offences35.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21-14.29%
Drugs13.470.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21-22.22%
Burglary14.050.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.57125.00%
Public order45.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences44.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.31-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In September 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 offences66.940.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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