WS1 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 1PL

WS1 1PL, Walsall has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.45 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1PL, encompassing approximately 2124 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)

WS1 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31

WS1 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68121.453.03%
Shoplifting4332.01-18.87%
Anti-social behaviour3520.2475.00%
Public order2116.480.00%
Other theft209.89233.33%
Drugs159.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.0640.00%
Vehicle crime136.590.00%
Possession of weapons106.1242.86%
Bicycle theft94.71125.00%
Robbery44.24-69.23%
Burglary21.88-60.00%
Theft from the person20.94-50.00%
Other crime20.94-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66111.09-2.94%
Shoplifting5331.07-24.29%
Public order2124.9523.53%
Anti-social behaviour209.89-16.67%
Robbery139.410.00%
Vehicle crime136.12160.00%
Drugs106.12-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson104.71-44.44%
Possession of weapons74.710.00%
Other theft63.30-60.00%
Burglary52.82-16.67%
Other crime42.3533.33%
Bicycle theft41.88300.00%
Theft from the person41.880.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting70124.2725.00%
Violence and sexual offences6832.9511.48%
Anti-social behaviour2432.01-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson1811.30100.00%
Drugs178.47325.00%
Public order178.00-46.88%
Other theft158.00-6.25%
Robbery137.068.33%
Possession of weapons76.12-50.00%
Burglary63.3050.00%
Vehicle crime52.82-66.67%
Other crime32.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61120.51-15.28%
Shoplifting5628.7255.56%
Public order3226.3639.13%
Anti-social behaviour2615.0613.04%
Other theft1612.2477.78%
Vehicle crime157.53-6.25%
Possession of weapons147.06600.00%
Robbery126.599.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.650.00%
Drugs44.24100.00%
Burglary41.88-42.86%
Other crime31.88-25.00%
Theft from the person31.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72103.5638.46%
Shoplifting3633.8956.52%
Anti-social behaviour2316.9543.75%
Public order2310.83109.09%
Vehicle crime1610.8360.00%
Robbery117.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.1828.57%
Other theft94.24-25.00%
Burglary74.2440.00%
Theft from the person53.3025.00%
Other crime42.35300.00%
Possession of weapons21.88-50.00%
Drugs20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5274.3813.04%
Shoplifting2324.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.83-33.33%
Other theft127.539.09%
Public order115.6522.22%
Vehicle crime105.18-37.50%
Robbery84.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7740.00%
Burglary53.30-58.33%
Drugs42.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.88-42.86%
Theft from the person41.88-63.64%
Other crime11.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4697.44-22.03%
Shoplifting4621.6553.33%
Anti-social behaviour2421.6526.32%
Vehicle crime1611.30100.00%
Burglary127.5371.43%
Other theft115.65-45.00%
Theft from the person115.1857.14%
Public order95.18-52.63%
Drugs84.2460.00%
Robbery83.77-27.27%
Possession of weapons73.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.30-44.44%
Bicycle theft32.35200.00%
Other crime11.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5995.56-27.16%
Shoplifting3027.77-43.40%
Other theft2014.12100.00%
Public order199.41-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.94-5.00%
Robbery118.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.1850.00%
Vehicle crime84.240.00%
Burglary73.7716.67%
Theft from the person73.3040.00%
Possession of weapons63.300.00%
Drugs52.820.00%
Other crime22.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81113.4539.66%
Shoplifting5338.1335.90%
Anti-social behaviour2024.950.00%
Public order209.4117.65%
Robbery119.41175.00%
Other theft105.18-44.44%
Bicycle theft104.7125.00%
Vehicle crime84.71-20.00%
Burglary63.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons62.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.82-50.00%
Drugs52.82150.00%
Theft from the person52.35-16.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58100.74-23.68%
Shoplifting3927.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2018.36-16.67%
Other theft189.415.88%
Public order178.4730.77%
Criminal damage and arson128.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime105.6542.86%
Burglary84.71-20.00%
Bicycle theft83.77166.67%
Possession of weapons83.77-11.11%
Theft from the person63.7750.00%
Other crime42.820.00%
Robbery41.88-60.00%
Drugs21.88100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76107.8013.43%
Shoplifting3935.785.41%
Anti-social behaviour2418.360.00%
Other theft1711.3030.77%
Criminal damage and arson168.0014.29%
Public order137.53-53.57%
Burglary106.12-16.67%
Robbery104.7166.67%
Possession of weapons94.71200.00%
Vehicle crime74.24-36.36%
Theft from the person43.30-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.880.00%
Drugs11.41-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67108.746.35%
Shoplifting3731.54-2.63%
Public order2817.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.18-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson1411.3027.27%
Other theft136.5962.50%
Burglary126.12500.00%
Vehicle crime115.6510.00%
Theft from the person75.180.00%
Robbery63.30-25.00%
Drugs42.8233.33%
Possession of weapons31.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6398.380.00%
Shoplifting3829.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2917.890.00%
Public order2013.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.410.00%
Vehicle crime105.180.00%
Robbery84.710.00%
Other theft83.770.00%
Theft from the person73.770.00%
Possession of weapons63.300.00%
Drugs32.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202414
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202468
June 202466
May 202468
April 202461
March 202472
February 202452
January 202446
December 202359
November 202381
October 202358
September 202376
August 202367
July 202363

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202420
May 202424
April 202426
March 202423
February 202416
January 202424
December 202319
November 202320
October 202320
September 202324
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310
August 202312
July 20232

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202410
May 202417
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20246
May 202415
April 202416
March 20249
February 202412
January 202411
December 202320
November 202310
October 202318
September 202317
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202421
May 202417
April 202432
March 202423
February 202411
January 20249
December 202319
November 202320
October 202317
September 202313
August 202328
July 202320

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202413
May 202413
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 202310
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202453
May 202470
April 202456
March 202436
February 202423
January 202446
December 202330
November 202353
October 202339
September 202339
August 202337
July 202338

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 20245
April 202415
March 202416
February 202410
January 202416
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 202316
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total25
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Darwall Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Park Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shaw Street
    Total10
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. St Paul'S Street
    Total10
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Digbeth
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. George Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. St Pauls Bus Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Newport Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Marsh Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Goodall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodcutter Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caldmore Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bradford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Walsall (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Little Station Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hatherton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bath Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Vicarage Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Dairy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lower Hall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1