WS1 1LW, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.31 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1LW, encompassing approximately 2167 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 | 2.31 | -90.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.92 | -93.75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | -88.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.46 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 135.20 | 13.43% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 35.07 | -9.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 30.45 | 62.50% |
| Public order | 20 | 18.00 | 5.26% |
| Other theft | 17 | 9.23 | 142.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 7.84 | 77.78% |
| Drugs | 16 | 7.38 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 7.38 | 15.38% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 6.92 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.15 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.69 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.85 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.38 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.38 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 73 | 119.05 | -17.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 33.68 | -24.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 30.92 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 19 | 11.07 | 18.75% |
| Robbery | 14 | 8.77 | 55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.46 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.00 | -47.06% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.15 | -46.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.69 | -58.82% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.23 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.31 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.31 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.85 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 141.19 | 30.88% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 41.07 | 15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 40.60 | -25.71% |
| Other theft | 17 | 12.00 | -26.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 7.84 | 88.89% |
| Public order | 16 | 7.84 | -48.39% |
| Drugs | 15 | 7.38 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.92 | -41.18% |
| Robbery | 9 | 4.61 | -30.77% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.15 | 60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.69 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.85 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 76 | 141.19 | 65.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 35.07 | -25.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 31.38 | 29.63% |
| Public order | 31 | 16.15 | 55.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 14.30 | 109.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 10.61 | 21.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 7.84 | 650.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 6.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 6.00 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.15 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.77 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.85 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.38 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 117.20 | 51.67% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 41.99 | 21.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 21.23 | -3.57% |
| Public order | 20 | 12.46 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 9.23 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 6.46 | 44.44% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.00 | -45.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.08 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.61 | 75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.23 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.31 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.85 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.92 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.92 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 96.90 | 15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 27.69 | -29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 17.53 | 21.74% |
| Other theft | 20 | 12.92 | 53.85% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.23 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 6.92 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 5.54 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.15 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.69 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.85 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.85 | -63.64% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.85 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.85 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.38 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 54 | 107.97 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 24.92 | -21.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 23.99 | -11.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 10.61 | 23.08% |
| Burglary | 14 | 7.38 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.46 | -27.78% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.00 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 5.54 | 83.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 5.08 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.61 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.61 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.69 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.77 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 112.12 | -22.35% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 30.45 | -46.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.61 | 18.18% |
| Public order | 20 | 12.00 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 18 | 9.23 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 8.31 | 114.29% |
| Robbery | 14 | 6.92 | 27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.46 | 62.50% |
| Drugs | 10 | 6.00 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.61 | 60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 3.69 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 3.23 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.77 | -84.62% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.92 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 126.89 | 32.81% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 39.22 | 39.58% |
| Public order | 24 | 30.92 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 11.07 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 14 | 10.15 | -17.65% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 6.46 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.00 | 175.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.08 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.69 | 75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 3.23 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.23 | -46.15% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.23 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.31 | -44.44% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 110.28 | -14.67% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 29.53 | -9.43% |
| Public order | 20 | 22.15 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 9.23 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 17 | 8.31 | 30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 7.84 | -23.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.00 | 85.71% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 4.15 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 4.15 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.15 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.69 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.85 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.85 | 50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 114.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 34.61 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 24.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 12.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 7.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 7.38 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 4.15 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 76 |
| June 2024 | 67 |
| May 2024 | 89 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| March 2024 | 91 |
| February 2024 | 60 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 85 |
| October 2023 | 64 |
| September 2023 | 75 |
A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 66 |
| June 2024 | 73 |
| May 2024 | 88 |
| April 2024 | 76 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 1LW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |