EDINBURGH ROAD, WS5 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 3PQ

EDINBURGH ROAD, WS5 3PQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This WS5 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 3PQ, encompassing approximately 1692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 1
  • Gillity Close with total crimes: 1

EDINBURGH ROAD, WS5 3PQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6820.00%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 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 offences55.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.95-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68-14.29%
Burglary23.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-22.22%
Burglary24.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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 offences97.09-47.06%
Burglary25.320.00%
Shoplifting11.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.68183.33%
Public order510.0566.67%
Vehicle crime42.95100.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Shoplifting31.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.27-25.00%
Public order33.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.230.00%
Vehicle crime34.730.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Robbery11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 202317
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

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
February 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gillity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cricket Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1