WS1 1QA, Walsall has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.65 per 1,000 population. This WS1 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 1QA, encompassing approximately 3036 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 | 1.65 | -88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.66 | -92.31% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | -88.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.33 | -98.72% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 83.65 | 11.43% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 25.69 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 14.82 | 68.42% |
| Public order | 18 | 10.54 | 5.88% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.93 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.94 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 14 | 4.61 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.61 | 8.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 4.28 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.96 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.98 | -63.64% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.32 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.99 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.66 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 71.79 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 23.05 | -26.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 15.81 | -17.39% |
| Public order | 17 | 6.26 | 41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.60 | -29.41% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.95 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.62 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.31 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.98 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.98 | 150.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.65 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.32 | 50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 86.61 | 40.62% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 29.64 | 10.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 21.41 | -28.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 7.57 | 142.86% |
| Drugs | 15 | 5.60 | 275.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.94 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.61 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.95 | -18.18% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.96 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.65 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.32 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 86.61 | -28.09% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 21.08 | 59.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 19.43 | 39.13% |
| Public order | 28 | 10.54 | 47.37% |
| Other theft | 20 | 9.22 | 81.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 6.59 | 55.56% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.61 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 3.62 | 266.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.62 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.63 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.31 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.32 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.99 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 74.75 | 39.06% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 29.31 | 23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.18 | -11.54% |
| Public order | 19 | 7.57 | 46.15% |
| Other theft | 11 | 6.26 | -31.25% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.62 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.96 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.96 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.99 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.99 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 64.88 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 21.08 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 9.88 | 8.33% |
| Other theft | 16 | 8.56 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.27 | 8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.95 | -30.77% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.96 | -11.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.65 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.65 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.32 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 73.11 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 18.44 | 73.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 14.82 | 4.35% |
| Burglary | 14 | 7.90 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.61 | -7.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 4.28 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.95 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.95 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.29 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.29 | -18.18% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 2.96 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.63 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 67.18 | -23.81% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 21.08 | -43.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 8.56 | 4.55% |
| Public order | 16 | 7.57 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.27 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.94 | 55.56% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.61 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.62 | 700.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.63 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.98 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.98 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.98 | -90.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 77.06 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 27.66 | 17.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 15.15 | 29.41% |
| Public order | 22 | 7.24 | 46.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.24 | -8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 3.62 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.29 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.96 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.63 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.98 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.98 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.65 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.32 | -90.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 70.47 | -7.89% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 23.05 | -15.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 12.84 | -26.09% |
| Public order | 15 | 5.60 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.94 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.95 | -41.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.29 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 3.29 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.63 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.63 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.31 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.65 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.99 | -72.73% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 76.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 25.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 15.15 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 7.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 5.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
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 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 78 |
| June 2024 | 70 |
| May 2024 | 90 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 89 |
| February 2024 | 64 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 64 |
| November 2023 | 84 |
| October 2023 | 70 |
| September 2023 | 76 |
A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 65 |
| April 2024 | 59 |
| March 2024 | 37 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 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 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 1QA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |