WS1 1LF, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 18.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WS1 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1LF, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 2 | 3.84 | -91.30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.53 | -94.12% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.77 | -87.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.77 | -98.72% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 222.45 | 16.42% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 59.83 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 50.63 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 23 | 26.85 | 9.52% |
| Other theft | 20 | 17.64 | 185.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 15.34 | 70.00% |
| Drugs | 15 | 13.04 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 11.51 | 8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 9.97 | 125.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 6.90 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.14 | -81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.53 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.53 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 72 | 195.60 | -17.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 55.23 | -11.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 51.39 | 19.05% |
| Public order | 21 | 19.18 | 10.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 16.11 | 9.09% |
| Robbery | 11 | 9.20 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.44 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 8 | 7.67 | -46.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.14 | -56.25% |
| Other crime | 6 | 5.37 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 4.60 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.07 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.07 | -42.86% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 87 | 225.52 | 11.54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 66.74 | 8.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 58.30 | -34.38% |
| Public order | 19 | 16.11 | -45.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 14.57 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 13.81 | -15.79% |
| Drugs | 15 | 12.27 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 11.51 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 8.44 | -10.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 6.90 | -38.46% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.14 | 133.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 5.37 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.07 | 200.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 78 | 227.82 | 69.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 59.83 | -18.60% |
| Public order | 35 | 53.70 | 52.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 26.85 | 18.52% |
| Other theft | 19 | 24.55 | 90.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 14.57 | 15.38% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 11.51 | 550.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.97 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 6.90 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.60 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.30 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.30 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.30 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 191.00 | 38.71% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 65.97 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 35.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 23 | 20.71 | 53.33% |
| Robbery | 13 | 17.64 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 9.97 | 18.18% |
| Other theft | 10 | 9.97 | -47.37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.67 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.90 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 5.37 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.84 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.07 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.53 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.53 | 100.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 158.02 | 21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 47.56 | -29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 27.61 | 17.39% |
| Other theft | 19 | 20.71 | 46.15% |
| Public order | 15 | 14.57 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 11.51 | -47.62% |
| Robbery | 9 | 8.44 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 6.14 | -64.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.84 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.07 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.07 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.07 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.77 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 51 | 177.19 | 41.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 39.12 | -21.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 39.12 | -4.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 17.64 | 61.54% |
| Burglary | 14 | 16.11 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 10.74 | -35.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 9.97 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 7.67 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.14 | -65.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.14 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 6.14 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.60 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.07 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 186.40 | -19.75% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 49.86 | -47.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 27.61 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 23 | 18.41 | -8.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 17.64 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 15.34 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 10.74 | 18.18% |
| Drugs | 11 | 9.97 | 57.14% |
| Burglary | 10 | 8.44 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 7.67 | -23.08% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 7.67 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 5.37 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.60 | -86.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 212.48 | 39.66% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 62.13 | 38.78% |
| Public order | 25 | 52.16 | 31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 19.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 15.34 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 11.51 | 87.50% |
| Robbery | 13 | 11.51 | 160.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 9.97 | -8.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 8.44 | 250.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 5.37 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.60 | -53.85% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.60 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.84 | -44.44% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 180.26 | -18.31% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 44.49 | -3.92% |
| Other theft | 21 | 37.59 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 16.11 | -4.76% |
| Public order | 19 | 15.34 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 14.57 | -13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 9.97 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 9.20 | 12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 6.90 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.90 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.14 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 5 | 5.37 | -61.54% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.84 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.30 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 184.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 54.46 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 39.12 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 16.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 13.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 11.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 11.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 9.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 6.90 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 6.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 78 |
| June 2024 | 67 |
| May 2024 | 76 |
| April 2024 | 70 |
| March 2024 | 86 |
| February 2024 | 62 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 65 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 71 |
A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 640 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 66 |
| June 2024 | 72 |
| May 2024 | 87 |
| April 2024 | 78 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 68 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 1LF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |