WS1 1LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 1LN

WS1 1LN, Walsall has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 153.72 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1LN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1LN, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS1 1LN area, explore the WS1 1LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (89) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (7300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS1 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 75
  • Littleton Street West with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

WS1 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89153.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences7446.857300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3138.960.00%
Public order2116.32950.00%
Drugs1811.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.481300.00%
Possession of weapons97.37800.00%
Other theft84.740.00%
Vehicle crime84.210.00%
Robbery84.210.00%
Burglary54.210.00%
Other crime32.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.63-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-93.75%
Possession of weapons10.53-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-98.68%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76153.2018.75%
Shoplifting6640.01-9.59%
Anti-social behaviour3834.7552.00%
Public order2120.0110.53%
Other theft1711.06142.86%
Criminal damage and arson168.9577.78%
Drugs168.42100.00%
Vehicle crime158.4215.38%
Bicycle theft87.90100.00%
Possession of weapons84.21100.00%
Robbery44.21-69.23%
Theft from the person32.11-40.00%
Other crime21.58-66.67%
Burglary11.05-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73134.25-17.05%
Violence and sexual offences6438.43-24.71%
Anti-social behaviour2533.690.00%
Public order1913.1611.76%
Robbery1310.0062.50%
Vehicle crime136.8418.18%
Criminal damage and arson96.84-50.00%
Drugs84.74-46.67%
Other theft74.21-58.82%
Other crime63.6950.00%
Theft from the person53.160.00%
Burglary52.63-37.50%
Possession of weapons42.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.1133.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88160.5715.79%
Violence and sexual offences8546.3316.44%
Anti-social behaviour2544.75-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson1813.1680.00%
Other theft179.48-26.09%
Public order178.95-50.00%
Drugs158.95114.29%
Vehicle crime117.90-31.25%
Burglary85.7960.00%
Robbery84.21-27.27%
Possession of weapons64.21-60.00%
Other crime43.160.00%
Bicycle theft32.11200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76163.7368.89%
Violence and sexual offences7340.01-17.98%
Public order3438.4370.00%
Anti-social behaviour3317.9022.22%
Other theft2317.37130.00%
Vehicle crime1612.1114.29%
Possession of weapons158.421400.00%
Robbery117.90-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson105.7911.11%
Drugs75.26250.00%
Burglary53.69-16.67%
Other crime42.630.00%
Theft from the person32.11-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89130.0348.33%
Shoplifting4546.8518.42%
Anti-social behaviour2723.690.00%
Public order2014.2133.33%
Vehicle crime1410.537.69%
Robbery137.3744.44%
Other theft106.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.2612.50%
Burglary64.7450.00%
Theft from the person53.1625.00%
Other crime42.63300.00%
Drugs22.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60109.5017.65%
Shoplifting3831.59-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour2720.0117.39%
Other theft2014.2153.85%
Public order1510.5325.00%
Vehicle crime137.90-23.53%
Robbery96.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.74-20.00%
Drugs44.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.11-33.33%
Theft from the person42.11-63.64%
Burglary42.11-71.43%
Other crime12.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54123.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences5128.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2326.85-8.00%
Vehicle crime1712.1121.43%
Burglary148.9575.00%
Other theft137.37-27.78%
Public order126.84-50.00%
Theft from the person116.3283.33%
Robbery105.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson105.26-37.50%
Drugs85.26-27.27%
Possession of weapons64.21-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.1650.00%
Other crime21.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68132.67-19.05%
Shoplifting3635.80-46.27%
Anti-social behaviour2518.9525.00%
Public order2413.160.00%
Other theft1812.6312.50%
Criminal damage and arson169.48128.57%
Robbery148.4216.67%
Vehicle crime147.3740.00%
Drugs117.3757.14%
Possession of weapons85.7914.29%
Burglary84.2160.00%
Theft from the person64.2120.00%
Bicycle theft23.16-84.62%
Other crime21.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84145.8335.48%
Shoplifting6744.2239.58%
Public order2435.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour2012.635.26%
Other theft1610.530.00%
Bicycle theft138.4262.50%
Robbery126.84200.00%
Vehicle crime106.32-16.67%
Drugs75.26133.33%
Possession of weapons73.69-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.69-46.15%
Burglary53.69-37.50%
Theft from the person52.63-44.44%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62123.720.00%
Shoplifting4832.640.00%
Public order2125.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.060.00%
Other theft1610.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.420.00%
Vehicle crime126.840.00%
Possession of weapons96.320.00%
Theft from the person94.740.00%
Bicycle theft84.740.00%
Burglary84.210.00%
Robbery44.210.00%
Other crime32.110.00%
Drugs31.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 230 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20242
July 202421
June 202419
May 202417
April 202434
March 202420
February 202415
January 202412
December 202324
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202415
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 680 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
July 202466
June 202473
May 202488
April 202476
March 202445
February 202438
January 202454
December 202336
November 202367
October 202348

A total of 787 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 20241
July 202476
June 202464
May 202485
April 202473
March 202489
February 202460
January 202451
December 202368
November 202384
October 202362

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202438
June 202425
May 202425
April 202433
March 202427
February 202427
January 202423
December 202325
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202416
June 20248
May 202415
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202417
June 20247
May 202417
April 202423
March 202410
February 202420
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 202416
June 20249
May 202418
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202316
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202415
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 1LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total75
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Littleton Street West
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total22
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Digbeth
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. A4148
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. St Paul'S Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Darwall Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Pauls Bus Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hatherton Road
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marsh Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaw Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Whittimere Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eyland Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Union Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Newport Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Ditch
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Goodall Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Matthew'S Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Mountrath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lower Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lower Rushall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1